In a groundbreaking move, Apple has succumbed to years of pressure from Google to adopt the currently flawed RCS system within iMessage. Set to debut in 2024, this decision is poised to reshape the landscape of cross-platform messaging, marking a significant stride for both Apple and Android users. Despite attempts by the Nothing company to…
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In a dramatic twist of events, the future of iMessage in the United Kingdom has taken a reassuring turn, as the British government has abandoned its earlier stance demanding that Apple compromise its end-to-end encryption. This demand had cast a shadow of uncertainty over the popular messaging service, with Apple boldly asserting that it would…
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In a bold move that could have significant ramifications for millions of users, tech giant Apple has issued a stern warning to the UK government. The company stated that it would pull the plug on essential services like FaceTime and iMessage if the proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) are implemented. The potential…
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In a bold move, Apple has publicly voiced its opposition to the current form of the Online Safety Bill currently under consideration by the UK Parliament. The tech giant argues that the proposed legislation, intended to regulate messaging services and combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM), could potentially endanger UK citizens by increasing the risk…
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Apple has been locked in a legal battle with patent-holding company VirnetX for over a decade now, but a recent verdict from the US Court of Appeals could save the tech giant from paying VirnetX $502.8 million in patent infringement fees. According to a recent report by Reuters, the US Court of Appeals for the…
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The European Union has amended the Digital Markets Act to include new provisions that would require Apple to make iMessage accessible. The Act, which was approved by the European Council in July 2022, contains a range of restrictions to prevent major tech firms like Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google from engaging in anticompetitive activities. It…
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Microsoft has just released a new version of its Phone Link app for Windows that finally includes support for iPhone users. Most notably, this addition includes support for iMessage on Windows, but there are some limitations on how exactly this feature works. As reported by The Verge, the Phone Link app for Windows is designed…