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European Union to Fine Apple $539 Million US, Says Report

The European Union is set to slap a historic fine against Apple, marking the company's first such penalty for antitrust infractions within the EU, according to The Financial Times. The fine, expected to be around €500 million ($539 million USD), stems from a European Commission investigation into Apple's music streaming service practices. According to sources...

Apple Support for RCS Was Due to China, Not the EU: Report

Apple's recent decision to support the upcoming Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard in 2024 was not driven but the European Union, but rather it was apparently China. That’s according to John Gruber’s Daring Fireball, citing his typical “birdies”. Gruber says regulatory pressures from China were the cause for RCS, debunking theories that the European...

Shot on iPhone: Usher Apple Music Halftime Show

Apple has shared a new 'Shot on iPhone' video, this time showcasing Usher's Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. "The epic show, like you’ve never seen before. All shot on iPhone by Director Mike Carson. Take a closer look inside USHER’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show directed by Jay-Z and Hamish Hamilton....

Android 15 Developer Preview Now Available

Google announced the release of the first Developer Preview of Android 15 for developers on Friday. Android 15 is designed to increase productivity, offer improved media experiences, minimize battery usage, ensure smooth app performance, and ensure user privacy and security across various devices, according to Dave Burke, VP of Engineering at Google. The new version...

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Delayed to Early 2025: Reports

Eurogamer has corroborated earlier reports that the anticipated release of Nintendo's Switch 2 console has been delayed to the first quarter of 2025. Initially slated for a later 2024 launch, the decision to push the release into early next year is so the Switch 2 debut will have a more robust lineup of games, according...

Man Defeats Air Canada in AI Chatbot Misinformation Case

In what is being seen as a landmark decision, a B.C. civil resolution tribunal has ruled in favour of Jake Moffatt, a passenger who contested Air Canada's refusal to honour a bereavement fare discount mistakenly promised by the airline's online AI-powered chatbot. The case underscores the growing legal challenges companies face as they increasingly rely...

Epic Games Store Coming to iOS in Europe, Dev Account Unbanned

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has announced its plans to expand the Epic Games Store to iOS platforms in Europe. The company confirmed it has secured its Apple Developer account again on Friday, signalling a new phase in its relationship with Apple amidst ongoing legal disputes. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney acknowledged the move...

First Apple Vision Pro Buyers Face Last Day for Returns

Launch day Apple Vision Pro buyers in the U.S. have until the end of today, Friday, February 16, to return their expensive headsets for a full refund. Apple’s return policy in the U.S. allows for full refunds within 14 days of the date you receive your item. If you’ve been following the chatter on X,...

James Smith Cree Nation Debuts App-Based Emergency Alerts

The James Smith Cree Nation has a new Indigenous-led emergency alert system, leveraging the new FirstAlerts feature on Talking Stick, an anonymous chat app by Ottawa-based TryCycle Data Systems. The feature was announced by Chief Wally Burns on Wednesday, and comes nearly eighteen months following a devastating stabbing incident in the community that resulted in...

iPhone Jailbreak for iOS 15, iOS 16.5 Released: Dopamine 2.0

Do you still jailbreak your iPhone or iPad? Some people do, and the latest jailbreak, Dopamine 2.0, has been officially released. This jailbreak tool is compatible with iOS 15.0 through 16.6.1 for devices equipped with arm64 (A9 and newer chips), extending its reach to more iPhone and iPad models, including M1 and M2. Specifically, Dopamine...

‘Shocking’ Security Gaps Exposed in Federal Departments: Watchdog

Investigations into numerous federal departments have uncovered severe security flaws, putting the privacy of Canadians at risk. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has brought to light these alarming issues in two reports to Parliament, focusing on privacy breaches at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and the Royal Canadian...