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Tile bemoans Apple AirTags launch, raises antitrust concerns
mjtomlin said:The big issue here is that Apple does not allow 3rd party apps to indefinitely access Bluetooth while they're in the background on iOS. So Tile's tracking system is left at a disadvantage as it is not able to constantly monitor unless their app is open and running. The FindMy system in iOS is allowed, specifically because it is a system level service.
So the question becomes is it ok for Apple to allow its operating system to do this, but not 3rd party apps? And of course the answer is, yes. -
Apple restricts offensive AirTag engravings, including emoji combinations
riverko said:I thought Apple used to claim that emoji is chocolate ice cream… -
Tile bemoans Apple AirTags launch, raises antitrust concerns
Tile is such an odd entry into this discourse. Their entire argument seems to be that Apple shouldn't be able to enter a market because they develop the operating system. (Raising the question about every other software and hardware product Apple have.)
I mean, wouldn't Apple entering the market be *good* for competition. Especially if any company can also make a comparable device under the FindMy framework?
I think the real issue here is that a lot of people have tried Tile and found it doesn't live up to their advertising, like a lot of BT trackers, they seem to fail at staying connected.
Also Tile didn't pioneer the field, they weren't even close to being the first. In fact the LE specification for Bluetooth had already earmarked this as a potential use case. -
Discord reverses course on iOS blanket ban of NSFW content
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Senate to call Spotify, Tile witnesses at app store antitrust hearing
Apple didn't decline to send someone, Apple requested a different date stating that there are "upcoming matters that have been scheduled for some time and that touch on similar issues", this can apply to many things, such as the keynote which will undoubtedly hold some function for Tile - as well as the next court hearing for Epic on May 3.
Politicians doing what politicians do best came out with a strawman statement, claiming that Apple declined and how horrible Apple are for declining.