Apple
Big Tech Embeds Itself in the Biden Campaign
The “Innovation Policy Committee” eyes big opportunities.
Apple Faces Protests After Censoring for China
The protesters slammed Apple’s censorship of VPNs, news apps, and podcast apps in China.
Republicans Don’t Appear to Want to Break Up Big Tech
The Republican approach has been to complain about Big Tech’s power but reject the idea of breaking them up.
The Money Antitrust Committee Members Receive From Big Tech
Money murkies the waters.
Telegram CEO Slams Apple for Censoring In-App Content and Hiding This Censorship From Users
CEO Pavel Durov took aim at Apple’s tight grip on the apps that are allowed in the app store and when they’re allowed to update.
Big Tech CEOs to Face Lawmakers’ Questions Over Potential Antitrust Violations
There will likely be accusations of anti-competetive behavior and having too much power over the public conversation.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith Has Already Met With Regulators, Made the Case Against Apple’s App Store Dominance
Smith has rightfully commented on the way Apple stiffles comptition with its locked-down App Store, but may not be the best to testify.
Barr Accuses Big Tech of Bowing to China
“The PRC’s goal is to replace you,” warned Barr.
Apple Removes 2,500 Games From Chinese App Store After Government Enforcement
Authorities say the games don’t have a license.
Europe Tells Apple to Stop Removing Apps From the App Store Without Warning
The regulation also calls for more transparency.
Apple Stands in the Way of Democracy Protests in Hong Kong. Again.
Apple is the biggest US tech company with the most allegiance to China.