Apple's Potential Policy Shift and Other Tech Updates

Cupertino, California United States of America
Apple has agreed to pay $25 million in a Department of Justice (DOJ) discrimination settlement over its hiring practices.
Apple's iOS 17.2 beta suggests a potential shift in the company's App Store policies in line with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
California is reportedly making efforts to end Cupertino's tax deal with Apple.
Google has reportedly turned to regulators in an attempt to make Apple open up its iMessage platform.
Washington DC has initiated a program to provide residents with free AirTags to help track stolen cars.

In recent technology news, Apple's iOS 17.2 beta suggests a potential shift in the company's App Store policies. The change is in line with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates digital market gatekeepers like Apple to ensure fair and open markets. This includes allowing end users to install apps from sources outside the company's App Store, a process known as sideloading. Currently, sideloading apps on an iPhone requires jailbreaking the device, a practice discouraged by Apple due to security concerns.

In other Apple-related news, the company has agreed to pay $25 million in a Department of Justice (DOJ) discrimination settlement over its hiring practices. Further details about the settlement have not been disclosed. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was recently hospitalized in Mexico City, although the reasons for his hospitalization remain unclear.

Google has reportedly turned to regulators in an attempt to make Apple open up its iMessage platform. The move is seen as part of the ongoing competition between the two tech giants. In a related development, Washington DC has initiated a program to provide residents with free AirTags to help track stolen cars. AirTags are a product of Apple designed to help users locate lost items using Bluetooth technology.

In other news, Tom's Guide has published updates on various technology products, including the Nintendo Switch OLED, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Apple News Plus. The updates cover a range of topics, from product reviews to lifestyle tips and movie recommendations.

California is reportedly making efforts to end Cupertino's tax deal with Apple. The move is part of a broader push to ensure that tech companies contribute their fair share to local economies. However, the specifics of these efforts and their potential impact on Apple's operations in Cupertino are yet to be clarified.


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