An analysis of the DOJ's case against Apple; sources: Apple will start rolling out its system to update packaged iPhones' software to its US stores in April — With its lawsuit against Apple, the Justice Department focuses on outdated issues and irrelevant points, missing an opportunity to address more pressing concerns.
How the restructuring of Diamond Sports, with a lifeline from Amazon, might offer a new model for airing local sports fixtures in the streaming era — A lifeline to the bankrupt Diamond Sports Group might offer a new model for airing local fixtures in the streaming era
Source: Spain's High Court orders the suspension of Telegram after media companies complained it was allowing users to upload their content without permission — Spain's High Court has ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram's services in the country after media companies complained …
BeReal's challenges show the difficulty for new consumer apps to break out absent a big platform shift, as users lack the time to try additional consumer apps — The recent reports that BeReal is struggling with either a fundraise or growth or both, is a bummer.
The Philippines' new undersea internet cable network is expected to bring jobs to remote islands, boosting the country's BPO sector, which employed 1.7M in 2023 — Project expected to bring stable internet and new jobs to more remote islands — InfiniVAN holds a cable pulling ceremony on the island of Boracay in November 2022.
Sources: YC plans to raise at least $2B across three new funds that include exposure to its next four startup batches and follow-on investments as they grow — The storied startup accelerator is targeting at least $2 billion, sources told Forbes, in its first major fundraising effort under Garry Tan.
Italy opens a probe into Booking.com, says the website's handling of hotels in its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder effective competition” — Italy's antitrust has opened a probe into Booking.com (BKNG.O) to establish whether the travel website is in a potential abuse …
Meituan reports Q4 revenue up 23% YoY to ~$10.2B and a net income of ~$308.4M, both above estimates, as the food delivery giant plans international expansion — The company reported sales of 73.7 billion yuan ($10.2 billion) in the December quarter, versus the 72.7 billion yuan average projection.
The UK CMA launches a formal Phase 2 of its review of the Vodafone and Three UK's $19B merger, after finding competition and pricing concerns in Phase 1 — The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it's launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK.
As “censorship free” social network Parler returns to the iOS App Store, CEO Ryan Rhodes talks new features, moderation, and building “a true open platform” — The “free speech” social media alternative is back on Apple's App Store ahead of its official relaunch.
Chinese state media: during his visit to Shanghai, Tim Cook says “there's no supply chain in the world that's more critical to us than China” — Apple chief Tim Cook has said China is “critical” to its business in comments made during a visit to the country …
YouTube TV rolls out Multiview support on iOS and iPadOS, letting users watch four TV channels at once; Android support will roll out “in the coming months” — Google has confirmed that YouTube TV is now rolling out support for Multiview on the iPhone and iPad, but the feature won't arrive on Android for a while.
X launches API top-up packs, letting developers fetch roughly 10,000 more posts for $100 after exceeding their tier's limits midway through a month — Social network X (formerly Twitter) launched new top-up packs for its developer API program on Tuesday. These paid upgrades will allow developers …
Tencent reports Q4 revenue up 7% YoY to ~$21.6B, vs. ~$21.8B est., a ~$3.8B net income, vs. ~$4.6B est., and plans a $12.8B+ stock buyback, as gaming sales slow — - Revenue growth in the quarter was its slowest in a year — Tencent joins tech rivals in ramping up shareholder returns
Solana meme coin SLERF raised $10M in a presale, hitting $1.7B in trading volume, but the developer claims to have “burned” tokens set aside for an airdrop — “This is not a joke I really f****d up and im really sorry. Was a simple mindless misclick when I was in the process of burning the the lp," the developer said
Todd Spangler / Variety : Adobe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky leaves the company to join A24 film studio as a partner; he co-founde...
