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Europe demands Apple open up iOS for better accessory compatibility
On the one hand, I feel like a LOT of the commenters here did not really read the article or understand what the EC is asking for, particularly in the area of hardware access. But that’s not to say there is no concern with anything the EC is pushing.As an example, it is a GOOD THING that other wallet and monetary programs have access to the NFC. It doesn’t hurt Apple Wallet in the slightest, but it gives people who prefer another system equal hardware access. If Apple ever actually prevented other companies from having access to the NFC, that was a dumb and anti-competitive move on its part.Likewise, allowing third-party apps access to standard system software features, like accessibility features, is also a good thing. Google doesn’t have to worry about this because Android already allows this.THAT SAID, Dewme and Charlessn both raise very valid concerns about potential for abuse as well as overreach. There absolutely IS an element of, as Charles put it, “forc[ing] innovative companies like Apple to hand over the family jewels to be shared with Europe's laggard corporations that now rely on being gifted IP that they didn't and couldn't develop on their own.”One needs only look at the way the EC has bent over backwards to give Spotify — an EU company — special privileges while not caring about non-EU music service competitors.In short, some of what the EC wants to accomplish is good for everyone. Some of the doors it is trying to open, however, are likely to be abused — and as long as it is EU companies doing the abusing, the EC doesn’t seem to be too concerned.
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EU advocacy group sues Apple because other streaming music services hiked prices
The European Commission works very hard at making Europe really unattractive to non-EU businesses. Apple is no angel, but the obvious bias in favour of Spotify is kind of ridiculous, but luckily they don't have a leg to stand on if this case goes to court, so my prediction will be that Apple will eventually prevail in this particular case.How much longer the company will put up with the constant anti-Apple antics of the EU when Google is SITTING RIGHT OVER THERE VIOLATING EVERY EU DIRECTIVE ON PRIVACY remains to be seen. Apple would hate to give up the EU market but I have a feeling the loss of some products and services in the EU because of untenable regulations is going to be part of their future, which makes me feel bad for innocent EU consumers.
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A new auction has a classic Apple II cassette tape signed by Steve Jobs
Maybe you'll get a reply from an enthusiast here, but if not maybe you should reach out to RR Auctions to see if they have any interest.iOS_Guy80 said:I have a working 2E computer with duo disk drive, green monitor, original packaging and leather bound VisiCalc manual, all with operating floppies. Wish someone would make me an offer.PS. Maybe see if you can get Woz to sign it.
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Apple may have to give up $14B escrow account to satisfy EU court on Tuesday
Indeed, other companies did take advantage of the “Double Irish” loophole. As the article mentions, however, Apple didn’t have to follow the “rules” of the Double Irish loophole the same way the other companies had to.shrave10 said:If there is a nickname for the tax loop hole called "Double Irish" then they probably did not name it just for Apple's sake. Likely lots of other companies used the same loophole. I suspect Apple and Ireland will win the appeal.THAT is what might (might!) get them in trouble.
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Apple to introduce FineWoven replacement cases with iPhone 16 debut
Environmentally friendlier than actual plastic, but yes.
