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  • Apple EU anti-competition fine is a relatively modest $570 million to avoid Trump retaliat...

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    danox said:
    The US federal government forced AT&T to provide its patents (including for the transistor) for free to other US companies.

    So it would be OK for the current White House occupant to say ASML should give up all of their research and development for competitive reasons. Some poor American company Intel (Spotify) needs in because they have problems keeping up with ASML (Apple)?

    Creating a popular product is never a problem. Using the monopoly to enter another market is.
    ASML doesn't require for TSMC to use buy wafers only from TSMC and with a 30% tax due to technology. Unlike Apple and well... Tetra Pak (and they got fined as well by the EU).
    sphericsphericwilliamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iPhone 17e may be nearing test production ahead of a 2026 launch

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    I did the setup of a 16e and it is so bland. It will probably last forever but there is no emotional connection to it. The lack of colors and the design makes it less attractive than needed. It is a personal devices but doesn't feel like it. Unlike MBA which isn't a "so you couldn't afford the MBP". I do hope Apple will make it more personal. The e-series isn't exactly cheap.
    williamlondon

  • Trade war escalations between Trump and China to significantly impact Apple

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    applesauce007 said:
    Countries would be ill advised to apply tariffs on iPhones or parts as it would be harmful to their citizens and businesses.
    You could say that about so many products. Adding tariffs on diapers is pretty harmful to parents. Tariffs on food is hitting families and businesses. iPhones are not essential for a nation to survive and they can be replaced.
    9secondkox2williamlondon

  • EU puts Apple fine on hold while US trade talks continue

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    bestkeptsecret said:
    nubus said:
    Amazing news. These EU laws are insane, only people who didn’t actually read into them think they are “good”
    I like strong competition as it drives innovation and value. Obviously the fat tech cats don’t want any of it.
    Have to remember that antitrust legislation saved Apple. 
    I am not sure how this relates to what Apple is facing now? Which are the small companies that need protection from Apple in the EU?
    Apple wasn't a small company when Jobs had to ask Microsoft for help. Take Spotify - Apple is bundling 3 months of their own music service with most devices. Apple is aware of every new owner and even installs the subscription app. EU could probably ask Apple to let users choose the default media player, don't install any, split media playing for media subscription, and let users get an offer "do you want 3 months of Apple Music or Spotify". 

    On API-access... pretty sure Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, B&O, and more would like for their headphone volume to be controlled by hardware volume buttons just as the AirPods. Those protected API calls for basic stuff are hard to defend.
    muthuk_vanalingamwilliamlondonwatto_cobra

  • EU puts Apple fine on hold while US trade talks continue

    nubusnubus
    Amazing news. These EU laws are insane, only people who didn’t actually read into them think they are “good”
    I like strong competition as it drives innovation and value. Obviously the fat tech cats don’t want any of it.

    Have to remember that antitrust legislation saved Apple. As stated by Jony Ive “We (Apple) were within days of becoming bankrupt”. Then came Microsoft with an investment and a promise to deliver Mac applications as MS needed competition. It gave Apple the time needed to launch iMac and invest in iPod.
    williamlondon