South Korea to fine Google £127m over smartphone operating systems block
Google intends to appeal the move by South Korea’s competition watchdog.
World News|Sep 14, 2021
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Treasury Committee repeats call for law on fraudulent online ads
The Financial Conduct Authority has supported calls for a ban on adverts.
UK News|Sep 12, 2021
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US ambassador summoned in Moscow over ‘election interference’ in Russia
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Russia.
World News|Sep 11, 2021
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Pet abduction to be made criminal offence in bid to crack down on thieves
The proposal is one of a number of recommendations made in a report.
UK News|Sep 2, 2021
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Apple and Google under pressure from Russia to remove Alexei Navalny’s app
Companies warned that failure to remove the Smart Voting app could be seen as interference in Russian elections.
World News|Sep 2, 2021
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Apple loosens App Store rules allowing developers to link to external websites
The change for reader apps will enable apps such as Spotify and Netflix to direct users away from Apple and its payment systems.
UK News|Sep 2, 2021
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Code to protect children’s data and privacy online comes into full effect
The Information Commissioner said children need to be protected in the online world in the same way that they are protected in the offline world.
UK News|Sep 1, 2021
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Google appeals against £429m French fine in copyright payment dispute
The dispute is part of a larger battle by authorities in Europe to force tech firms to compensate publishers for content.
World News|Sep 1, 2021
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Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom
Those who have not already provided their birth date will receive a notification asking them to do so over the next few weeks.
UK News|Aug 31, 2021
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South Korea bans Google and Apple in-app payment monopolies
The tech giants have faced widespread criticism over their practice of requiring app developers to use in-app purchasing systems.
World News|Aug 31, 2021
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Google to invest £859m in cloud computing infrastructure in Germany
The internet giant said it aims to use 100% renewable energy by 2030.
World News|Aug 31, 2021
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Apple eases rules allowing app makers to email users about payment alternatives
The move is one of several concessions proposed by the technology giant to resolve a class-action suit from US developers.
UK News|Aug 27, 2021
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Eddie Izzard remembers ‘beautifully surreal’ comedy of Sean Lock
The star of TV and stand-up comedy has died aged 58.
UK News|Aug 18, 2021
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Social media platforms begin removing Plymouth gunman’s accounts
Jake Davison shot and killed five people on Thursday, and then turned his gun on himself.
UK News|Aug 13, 2021
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WhatsApp to allow chat history transfers between Android and iOS
The long-requested feature is to be introduced first to Samsung’s new foldables, before rolling out more widely.
UK News|Aug 11, 2021
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