Enlarge (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images ) States are siding with Epic Games as the developer appeals a lower court ruling in its antitrust lawsuit against Apple over app store fees and payment processing. The attorneys general for 34 states and the District of Columbia have filed an amicus brief on behalf […]
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Antitrust bill that bars Big Tech self-preferencing advances in Senate
Enlarge / The dome of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Phil Roeder) The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 16-6 today to advance an antitrust bill that would prevent Big Tech firms from giving their own services preferential treatment. The bill attempts to limit the ability of dominant firms to […]
North Dakota lawmakers jump into Apple/Epic fight with new app store bill
Enlarge / North Dakota’s capitol, in Bismarck, features convenient floral labeling. (credit: pabradyphoto | Getty Images) The North Dakota state Senate is jumping into a simmering feud between Apple and iOS software developers with a bill that would make it illegal for device makers to require to use their app stores and payment systems. The […]