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Spotify to introduce feature that allows users to “report” podcasts
Spotify makes it clear it could hide content that users complain about.
Judiciary Committee to Apple: Hand over all communications about removing App Store apps
Apple’s has long been accused of using its alleged App Store monopoly to block certain apps.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says “big tech has gotten too powerful a force” and should be broken up
“Competition forces companies to make good products and be the best at it, and not just say; we’ve got you trapped!” Wozniak said.
Apple to make its own podcasts and compete with indie podcasters, cementing its role as a publisher
Some podcasters are worried that Apple will use its dominance to its own advantage.
Ratings company Nielsen to start collecting podcasting data, as the medium is more popular than legacy media
Podcasts are becoming more popular than most radio stations and even prime-time TV shows.
Apple says Spotify pays App Store fee on less than 1% of its premium user in response to antitrust complaint
Spotify’s original antitrust complaint claims that Apple’s 30% fee gives it an unfair competitive advantage.
Apple’s “executive review board” were behind the banning of Infowars and other “controversial” apps
This “executive review board” reportedly holds weekly meetings and acts as an App Store gatekeeper.
Sweden demands answers from Spotify over its data practices
Spotify’s been given a list of questions that it must answer by July 1st.
Puffin Browser for iOS to shut down next month, the latest company to criticize Apple’s monopolistic App Store practices
The company says Apple won’t let them update their app so they’re going to close it down.
New report reveals how Spotify monetizes data about users’ moods
In depth info about how Spotify makes extra money from its users’ habits have been revealed.
Interest in jailbreaking iPhones has skyrocketed in recent months, as Apple faces antitrust criticism over its locked-down App Store
The news comes as Apple has faced increased scrutiny over the alleged monopolistic control it holds over the App Store in recent months.
House Judiciary Committee launches antitrust investigation into big tech
Reports are indicating that the DOJ and FTC will also soon be launching antitrust probes into Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.