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Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK market

Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK marketApple has been ordered to pay Optis $502M for the use of standards-essential 4G patents in both iPhones and cellular iPads. Interest also has to be paid, bringing the total due to over $700M. The court ruled in favor of the patent troll, despite an unconvincing attempt by Apple’s lawyer to claim that the company might withdraw the iPhone from sale in the UK if it was forced to pay … more…...

A senior Apple exec could be jailed in Epic case; it’s time to end this disaster

A senior Apple exec could be jailed in Epic case; it’s time to end this disasterWhen the US Supreme Court upheld the court ruling in the Apple vs Epic Games case, I said that the iPhone maker’s response was clearly made in bad faith, and was effectively giving the middle finger to the judge in the case. The judge has now officially confirmed this view. She has not only directly called out Apple for ignoring her ruling, but said that a senior Apple exec lied under oath, and referred the matter for prosecution … more…...

Apple warns iPhone users in 100 countries that they are victims of spyware

Apple warns iPhone users in 100 countries that they are victims of spywareApple has notified iPhone users in 100 countries that their devices have been infected with spyware, implying that it may be NSO’s Pegasus. The company has warned victims to take it seriously, and to immediately take a number of security actions in response. One of the recipients has shared almost the entire message, the first time I can recall seeing more than a brief excerpt … more…...

Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple’s 30% cut

Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple’s 30% cutApple has just been handed perhaps the most bullet-proof injunction ever, affecting the App Store in the United States, as a result of the ongoing dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Apple has said it will appeal, but comply in the meantime — and the judgement explicitly spells out how to do so, with seemingly little wiggle room. There’s one small concession that app developers must conform to, but otherwise they get free reign … more…...

Apple v. Epic: What happens next to the App Store and Fortnite?

Apple v. Epic: What happens next to the App Store and Fortnite?Apple has lost its latest legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Fortnite will return to the U.S. App Store next week. And with Apple set to report quarterly earnings tomorrow, the timing couldn’t be more pointed. So, what happens now? We’ll share Apple’s official response as soon as one exists. In the meantime, three possible paths lie ahead. more…...