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Amazon VP tries to convince sellers to oppose antitrust bill
The exec posted on an internal forum for third-party sellers.
Amazon no longer offers in-app Kindle and Music purchases on Android
If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed you can’t the software anymore to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited services.
Judge rules Cydia's antitrust case against Apple can move forward
Cydia’s antitrust case against Apple can move forward.
Google and Match Group reach temporary agreement on in-app payments
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, claims it has won “concessions” from Google in its antitrust battle against the search giant.
Epic's lawsuit against Google won't stop Bandcamp's in-app payments
Bandcamp has struck a deal that will let it keep its in-app payment system while Epic's lawsuit against Google continues.
Senate bill would break up Google’s ad business
The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act has won bipartisan support.
Tinder owner Match Group sues Google alleging antitrust violations
The parent company of Tinder and Hinge has sued Google.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The UK's Big Tech regulator has been given extensive powers, including the ability to slap companies with large fines.
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices
Apple has been accused of limiting developer access to NFC technology on iPhone and iPad, which is against EU antitrust rules.
Epic asks court to stop Google's removal of Bandcamp from the Play Store (updated)
Epic Games has filed to stop Google from pulling Bandcamp from the Play Store due to its third-party billing.
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
Following a marathon 16-hour negotiation session, the European Union reached an agreement early Saturday to adopt the Digital Services Act. E
DC Attorney General asks court to reconsider Amazon antitrust lawsuit
The DC Superior Court threw out the lawsuit in March.
Google ‘unfairly’ blocked rival payments, India’s antitrust regulator says
Indian developers are only allowed to use Google’s billing system for Android apps.
Apple reportedly hasn’t complied with a Dutch order to open app payment options
The company reportedly has yet to adhere to an Authority for Consumers and Markets order in a way that satisfies the regulator.
European Union reaches provisional agreement on antitrust law targeting tech giants
The European Union has reached an agreement to adopt the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a sweeping antitrust law meant to rein in Apple, Google, Meta and other tech giants.
Google will test alternatives to its Play Store billing system, starting with Spotify
As part of a program that could have far-reaching consequences for the tech industry, Google is launching a pilot to test third-party billing systems in Android and across its wider ecosystem.
US Justice Department says Google misuses attorney-client privilege to hide documents
The US DOJ has accused Google of training its employees on how to shield business communications from discovery in cases of legal disputes.
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Amazon of antitrust violation over third-party pricing
The DC Superior Court has dismissed a complaint that AG Karl Racine filed against Amazon accusing the retailer of anti-competitive behavior.
Congressional bills would ban tech mergers over $5 billion
New bills in the Senate and House would effectively ban large tech mergers, and help break up existing mergers deemed harmful.
Amazon wins EU approval for its $8.45 billion purchase of MGM
The company's still awaiting the go-ahead from US regulators.