Europe News
EU digital enforcement barometer amid rising pressure from US Big Tech
The European Commission will conclude several investigations launched against Big Tech in the coming months. As US tech giants pressure the EU to retreat and align with laissez faire tone struck by the incoming Trump administration, we take stock of the ongoing probes.
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Apple in million-dollar offer to settle Siri eavesdropping case
The proposed settlement filed in a US court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations that Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade.
Tech News
Apple must ensure interoperability of iPhone with rivals, says European Commission
The EC preliminary findings under the DMA indicate that Apple must take steps to enable the operability of devices from other brands with its iPhones. The EC has launched public consultations with interested companies to gather feedback on compliance.
Business
'Sage' of Omaha cuts Apple stake, boosts cash holding to record level
Warren Buffett is sitting on more than $325bn (€298.15bn) cash after unloading billions of dollars worth of Apple shares this year while continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway's assorted businesses without finding any major acquisition.
