Apple is facing more than one antitrust probe regarding the App Store and the fees associated with the digital marketplace, so it's not surprising to see the company come out swinging with a commissioned report showing why it's not in the wrong.
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Amazon’s Alexa will be able to launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands soon
It's a relatively painless process to use Siri and ask the digital assistant to launch an app on your iPhone or iPad, but for folks who prefer to use Amazon's option, Alexa isn't quite there yet.
The EU has launched a probe into the Internet of Things, targeting Siri, Alexa, and more
The European Union has decided that yet another investigatory probe is required into consumer-facing products, and Apple is included in this net, too.
Alexa for iPhone gains voice activation, but it’s hardly hands-free as Amazon is calling it
Amazon is allowing users of its Alexa mobile app to use the smart assistant without having to touch the Alexa button at the bottom control bar for voice control. However, the online retail giant calling this feature "hands-free" voice activation is stretching it a bit.
Tim Cook agrees to testify in upcoming U.S. tech antitrust probe
There had been speculation that Apple CEO Tim Cook would not be participating in an upcoming antitrust probe in the United States, but it turns out Cook will participate after all.
Vizio confirms the Apple TV app will arrive ‘later this summer’
While Vizio has been rolling out support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit for a wide range of its TVs for quite some time now, the Apple TV app has been missing from the equation. But the company is changing that this year.
Twitch Studio Beta streaming software is now available for Mac
Twitch Studio has been around for a bit of time now, but up until today it has only been available for Windows users. That's finally changing.
Apple TV+ series ‘Dickinson’ secures a Peabody Award for entertainment
As part of its annual effort to showcase some of the best stories released for media consumption, the Peabody Awards has pointed to an Apple TV+ series as one of the 30 best offerings.
HBO Max launches May 27 for $15 per month, includes a full slate of original content
Back in October of last year, WarnerMedia and AT&T confirmed that its newest streaming service, the highly-anticipated HBO Max, would launch sometime in May of 2020. And now we know when, exactly, subscribers can start watching content.
How to set up and play Spotify on Alexa
If you enjoy listening to music on your devices, then you may have more than one app for it. Apple Music is a terrific choice that lets you play songs and playlists on any of your Apple devices. But Spotify is another great option for hearing the tunes you love.
With Alexa, you can easily tune in and turn on your Spotify music. Whether on your iPhone or Amazon smart speaker, here’s how to set up and play Spotify music with Alexa.
Apple plans to hire more than 1,000 people for its summer intern program
While Apple and other companies all around the globe have had to make some major changes due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the machines must continue. Which means summer intern programs are moving ahead as planned.
Amazon Prime Video now supports in-app purchases and rentals on iOS and tvOS
Apple's guidelines for apps distributed through its App Stores can make it a difficult decision for companies, and developers, to allow for in-app purchases of any kind. But it looks like Amazon has finally decided to change its mind on the matter as far as video rental and purchases are concerned.