The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
HP's EliteBook 635 Aero G11 13-inch laptop weighs just 1KG but it's only available in Japan.
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After the European Commission forced Apple to open up iOS for third-party app stores in the EU, it seems like other countries are investigating Apple over antitrust and monopolistic practices. Most recently, news broke that Japan is looking to significantly increase fines for big corporations that engage in monopolistic practices. The current law in Japan suggests a penalty of 6% of sales, but policy makers are looking to increase that to 20%. A subsequent future failure to comply with the law...
Stripe is bringing back crypto payments after stopping them in 2018. John Collison, co-founder of Stripe, said in a Thursday (April 25) post on X (formerly Twitter): “Crypto is back.” Crypto is back. @Stripe will start supporting global stablecoin payments this summer. Transactions instantly settle on-chain and automatically convert to fiat. Join the waitlist https://t.co/hws2OsU3Id and watch […]
It’s been over a year and a half since Apple launched its last iPads and that will finally change come May 7 when we’re getting a new generation of iPads. Apple is holding an online launch event scheduled to start at 7AM PT / 10AM ET where we’ll likely see the new iPad Pro and Air models alongside a new Apple Pencil. Apple is finally expected to make to switch to OLED displays on the iPad Pro lineup. Rumors point to 13-inch and 11-inch display sizes with repositioned front-facing cameras...
As of today, BVB Arena has been launched on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). What is BVB Arena? BVB Arena is the stock exchange program initiated as early as 2017 under the name Made in Romania, a program dedicated to identifying and promoting successful local entrepreneurial companies. With the launch of the new edition at […]
The European Commission was reportedly close to approving an Apple proposal to open its tap-to-pay technology to rivals after the tech giant amended some of the terms.
Apple's AirPlay is finally available in some hotels starting today. At last year's WWDC, the company announced it was working with LG to bring the feature to hotel TVs by the end of 2023. It initially said the capability would arrive with the launch of iOS 17 last September. However,Read Entire Article
According to a new report by Nikkei Asia, Japanese authorities are poised to toughen their antitrust regulations, posing a significant challenge to incumbents in the mobile market. The publication revealed that penalties aimed at curbing monopolistic practices will see a substantial increase, with fines more than tripled compared to currentRead Entire Article
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple. New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penalty In an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology companies, the Japanese government plans to revise its antitrust regulations. The strategy could lead to fines for anti-competitive activities such as unfairly restricting access to app markets, potentially increasing to 20% of pertinent...
Apple has this week announced the launch of its new Made for Business initiative created to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. By providing tailored sessions and resources, Apple aims to empower these businesses to leverage technology effectively, streamlining their operations and fostering growth. The initiative is part of the broader Today at Apple program, which offers […]