#Apple ‘abused’ market power to boost Apple Pay: EU

#Apple ‘abused’ market power to boost Apple Pay: EU

“Apple ‘abused’ market power to boost Apple Pay: EU” Apple has “abused” its dominant position in the smartphone and app markets to give Apple Pay an unfair boost over other mobile payments systems, European Union regulators alleged on Monday.  The iPhone maker has prevented competitors from accessing the iPhone hardware and software that enables “tap…

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#Russian users sue Apple after payment service pulled

#Russian users sue Apple after payment service pulled

“Russian users sue Apple after payment service pulled” A Russian law firm on Friday said it had filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple seeking $1.28 million in damages for consumers affected by Apple withdrawing its payment service from Russia. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Law firm Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners said Apple…

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#Three tech steps to do before you die

#Three tech steps to do before you die

“Three tech steps to do before you die” I know — it’s a grim topic. But in today’s digital age, we have to plan for what happens to all our online accounts, data, notes, photos, videos, websites, playlists, blogs, and subscriptions once we’re gone.  Speaking of subscriptions, more families are dropping streaming services. Money is…

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#FCC’s Brendan Carr slams Apple’s Tim Cook for China hypocrisy

#FCC’s Brendan Carr slams Apple’s Tim Cook for China hypocrisy

“FCC’s Brendan Carr slams Apple’s Tim Cook for China hypocrisy” A top Federal Communications Commission official slammed Apple CEO Tim Cook for hypocrisy on human rights issues – arguing the iPhone maker’s dealings with the Chinese Communist Party were at odds with its claimed commitment to protecting consumer rights. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr detailed his…

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