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Open App Markets Act Reintroduced: Round Two for Big Tech?

2025-06-26

US lawmakers have reintroduced the bipartisan Open App Markets Act, aiming to curb Apple and Google's app store dominance. This revised bill, similar to its 2021 predecessor, seeks to promote competition and consumer protection by allowing third-party app stores, alternative payment systems, and protecting developer rights. New additions address intellectual property and national security concerns, and prohibit punitive actions against developers enabling remote access to other apps. However, the bill is expected to face fierce opposition from Big Tech, who previously spent millions lobbying against a similar bill.

(appleinsider.com)

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Bill Atkinson, Macintosh GUI Pioneer, Passes Away

2025-06-08

Bill Atkinson, the engineer behind much of the original Macintosh's groundbreaking graphical user interface (GUI), passed away on June 5th from complications of pancreatic cancer. Atkinson, Apple employee #51, was instrumental in the development of the first Macintosh and the Lisa's GUI. His innovations included the menu bar, the lasso selection tool, the "marching ants" animation, and an efficient circle-drawing algorithm. He's perhaps best known for HyperCard, a revolutionary hypermedia application creation system he described as a "software erector set." After leaving Apple, Atkinson pursued a passion for nature photography and joined the AI company Numenta in 2007. His passing marks the loss of a true tech legend whose impact on computing remains profound.

(appleinsider.com)

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macOS 26 Might Drop Support for Older Macs

2025-05-29

Apple's upcoming macOS 26, slated for release on June 9th at WWDC, may not support older Mac models. Internal builds suggest that macOS 26 will primarily support 2019 and later MacBook Pros, M1 and later MacBook Airs, and other newer Macs. This means users of older machines like the 2018 MacBook Pro and 2017 iMac Pro may miss out on the new UI and AI enhancements. While the final version number and name remain uncertain, Apple will unveil macOS 26 at WWDC 2025.

(appleinsider.com)

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Apple's C1 Modem: Lower Power Consumption, Comparable Performance

2025-03-03

Apple's self-developed C1 modem, debuting in the iPhone 16e, shows comparable performance to previous 5G chips but with significantly reduced power consumption. Tests in lab and real-world scenarios (like subway trains) show the C1 matching Qualcomm's modems in 5G speeds, while boasting roughly a 24% lower average power consumption. The iPhone 16e achieved 53 minutes more 5G video streaming time than the iPhone 16. While the iPhone 16e has a larger battery, the results highlight the significant power efficiency gains of Apple's in-house silicon design, going beyond just saving licensing fees. The success suggests Apple's reported development of a C2 modem is likely.

(appleinsider.com)

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