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2022
Dutch watchdog imposes penalty on Apple over App Store policies
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets said Apple had to pay a first €5 million penalty payment after failing to satisfy requirements concerning payment options for dating-app providers in the Dutch App Store. The watchdog said further weekly penalties of €5 million could accrue, up to €50 million.
2022
Dutch watchdog fines Apple €5 million over app payment rules
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets fined Apple €5 million, saying Apple had failed to adjust conditions that prevented dating-app providers from freely choosing third-party payment systems. The regulator said Apple could face further weekly fines if it did not make the required changes.
2022
Apple releases Personal User Safety Guide
Apple released a Personal User Safety Guide amid concerns about misuse of AirTags to track people. The guide offers support and instructions for people concerned about or experiencing technology-enabled abuse, stalking, or harassment.
2022
Apple reduces device trade-in values
Apple reduced its estimated trade-in values for Android phones and also cut trade-in discounts for MacBooks and iPads. For example, the maximum Android-phone discount fell from $545 to $405.
2022
Apple ends iOS 14 security updates and support
Apple said that the option to remain on iOS 14 was temporary and that security updates and support for iOS 14 had stopped.
2022
Apple appoints public relations head
Apple announced the appointment of longtime company spokesperson Kristin Huguet Quayle as its new public relations head, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.
2022
Consumers sue Apple over Powerbeats Pro battery life claims
Consumers filed a lawsuit against Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro earphones did not meet the advertised battery-life claim. The article reports the allegations and does not establish a court determination.
2022
Apple releases Watch Fast Charger Module
Apple released the Watch Fast Charger Module, a USB-C magnetic wireless fast-charging module that supports Apple Watch Series 7. The report says Apple provides the control and induction-coil modules for MFi businesses to purchase and produce.
2022
Ericsson files patent lawsuits against Apple
Ericsson filed another set of patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in the United States over royalty payments for the use of 5G wireless patents in iPhones.
2022
RØDE VideoMic GO II receives MFi certification
RØDE's VideoMic GO II received Apple's MFi certification and is described as compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod.
2022
Apple releases AirPods 3 firmware update 4C170
Apple released firmware version 4C170 for AirPods 3. The source says Apple did not provide details about the update's improvements or bug fixes.
2022
Krafton sues over Free Fire distribution
Krafton filed a lawsuit in the United States against Apple, Google and others concerning the distribution of Free Fire and Free Fire MAX. Krafton alleges the games infringe its copyrights and says it had asked Apple and Google to stop distributing and selling them; the article says the companies had not responded as far as was known.
2022
Krafton takes legal action over PUBG-like games
Krafton took legal action against Apple, Google, and Garena over PUBG-like games. Krafton alleged that Garena created Free Fire and Free Fire Max as PUBG clones and that Apple and Google helped distribute them; Krafton sought damages and profits from Apple and Google.
2022
Krafton sues Garena, Apple and Google over Free Fire
Krafton filed suit against Garena, Apple and Google, alleging that Free Fire and Free Fire Max infringe its PUBG-related intellectual property and that the app marketplaces are liable for hosting the apps.
2022
Krafton sues Apple and Google over sales of alleged game copies
Krafton filed a U.S. lawsuit alleging that a Singapore-based company made rip-off versions of its game and that Apple and Google refused to stop selling them.
2022
Krafton sues Garena, Apple and Google over Free Fire
Krafton filed a lawsuit against Garena, Apple and Google. Krafton accused Garena of using copyrighted aspects of PUBG: Battlegrounds in Free Fire, and accused Apple and Google of distributing the allegedly infringing versions. These are allegations reported in the source.
2022
Krafton sues Garena, Apple, Google and YouTube over alleged game copying
Krafton filed a U.S. lawsuit against Garena, Apple, Google and YouTube alleging copyright infringement involving Garena's Free Fire games and the hosting or distribution of related material. The allegations are claims, not a court determination. Garena called Krafton's claims groundless.
2022
JD offers a limited-time discount on its Apple-linked membership card
During JD's New Year shopping festival, the Jing A Card was offered to all users for 999 yuan, a 1,000-yuan reduction, in a limited-time half-price promotion on January 8. The card offered benefits for purchasing Apple products.
2021
Foxconn identifies accommodation and canteen deficiencies at Indian facility
Apple said an independent assessment at Foxconn’s Sriperumbudur facility found that conditions in some remote dormitories and the canteen did not meet requirements, following concerns about food safety and accommodation. Foxconn said it was restructuring local management and systems and had agreed to expand living areas, upgrade bathing facilities and provide drinking water.
2021
Apple launches Year of the Tiger special-edition AirTag and Beats Studio Buds
Apple launched Year of the Tiger special editions of the AirTag tracking tag and Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds, featuring a red-and-gold design; the article says their functions are unchanged from the standard versions.