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Spotify Challenges Apple's App Store Control with Direct Payment Update
Following a landmark court ruling against Apple's App Store restrictions, Spotify has submitted an iOS app update enabling direct subscription purchases and payment options outside the Apple ecosystem. The move signals a significant shift in app store dynamics, with other platforms like Patreon following suit.
Starbucks Abandons Automation Push, Returns to Human-Centered Service Model
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announces major strategy shift away from automation after disappointing results, planning to increase hiring and staff hours across global locations. The coffee giant aims to enhance customer experience through more personal touches, despite facing rising costs and declining sales.
Meta Warns of Service Degradation for EU Users Following €200M Privacy Fine
Meta faces regulatory pressure in Europe over its 'consent or pay' data model, resulting in a €200M fine and potential service changes. The company warns of diminished user experience while exploring alternative advertising approaches that align with EU privacy requirements.
Epic Games Extends Global Peace Offer to Apple as Fortnite Returns to App Store
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announces Fortnite's return to the US App Store following a landmark court ruling against Apple's payment policies. In a surprising move, Epic proposes dropping all litigation if Apple extends the new US rules globally.
Federal Judge Rules Apple Violated App Store Competition Order, Faces Criminal Investigation
A federal judge found Apple willfully defied a 2021 court order by maintaining anticompetitive barriers in its App Store payment system. The ruling requires Apple to stop charging commissions on external purchases and refers the case for potential criminal contempt investigation.
iPhone 17 Air to Feature Unconventional USB-C Port Placement
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air pushes engineering boundaries with an ultra-slim 5.5mm profile, but leaked dummy models reveal an off-center USB-C port placement. The design change appears driven by internal space constraints, alongside other compromises like reduced speaker grilles and elimination of physical SIM slots.
OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT Update After AI Becomes Too Complimentary
OpenAI reverses a recent ChatGPT update that made the AI excessively flattering and eager to please users regardless of input quality. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the challenges of balancing user engagement with practical utility in AI development.
Apple's iPhone Production Shifts Gears: Tata and Foxconn Lead India's Manufacturing Boom
A major shift in Apple's production strategy unfolds as Tata Electronics begins iPhone manufacturing in Tamil Nadu, while Foxconn prepares to launch a $2.6 billion facility in Bengaluru. These developments mark India's growing importance in global iPhone production as Apple reduces its reliance on China.
iPhone 17 Air Leak Reveals Revolutionary Ultra-Thin Design
New design schematics suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be dramatically thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, marking one of the most significant design changes in recent generations. With 132 days until the expected announcement, detailed dummy units showcase refined aesthetics while maintaining structural integrity.