Arizona investigates Apple
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Slowed down older iPhones

Arizona is leading a multi-US state probe into whether Apple deliberate slowing of older iPhones violated deceptive trade practice laws.

Big Tech spins its way through the halls of power
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As we predicted, it was a waste of time

The four big tech leaders spun their way through an antitrust panel in which they were so safe they could practically admit antitrust behaviour and get away with it.

Apple demands cut of virtual exercise classes
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You might have saved your business, but you have to give us a third of your income 

After Airbnb and ClassPass began selling virtual classes because of the pandemic, Apple demanded a huge slice of the profits.

Big Day for Big Tech
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It is going to tell Congress what to do

It is a big day for the four biggest names in technology, they are going to show up in front of Congress which is pretty much in their pockets and answer tough questions like “how do you relax?”

Apple sued over gift card scam
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Makes profits from crime

"Apple is being sued for allegedly refusing to help those who have fallen victim to a iTunes gift card scam.

Apple investigated for lying to customers
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Always let your conscience be your guide

Several US states are investigating the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple for deceiving consumers, according to a March document obtained by a tech watchdog group the Tech Transparency Project.

Apple wants to be carbon neutral within a decade
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Including its suppliers

Apple  announced plans to make its entire business carbon neutral within the next 10 years.

Microsoft complains about Apple’s antitrust antics
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App store concerns

Microsoft President Brad Smith has been having a quiet chat with  US lawmakers about Apple anti-competitive behaviour around its app store.

Apple’s tax win might bring long term pain
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EU is not going to take this lying down

Apple’s win against a EU fine might bring more long term doom for Ireland and Jobs’ Mob.

EU Apple ruling rejected
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Expect it to appeal

*update* The European Commission has had its decision to bash Apple with a hefty tax bill has been overturned.  It's unclear yet whether it will appeal the decision Apple’s clash with EU competition regulators comes to a head on Wednesday as Europe’s second-highest court rules on whether it has to pay 13 billion euro ($15 billion) in Irish back taxes, a key part of the EU’s crackdown against sweetheart tax deals.