Apple in Hot Water with the EU Over App Store Practices

The European Commission has formally charged Apple with non-compliance under the Digital Markets Act for restricting App Store developers from redirecting consumers to alternative purchasing channels. While Apple has made some concessions, the EU alleges that pricing transparency within the apps is still lacking, leading to potential fines of up to $3 billion. The legal battle is expected to continue until March 2025 before a final ruling is made.

Microsoft’s Repairable Surfaces and Windows 11 Woes

In a surprising turn of events, iFixit has awarded Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, an 8 out of 10 for repairability. This marks a significant improvement from the zero and one given to their predecessors. However, Microsoft’s shifting stance on Windows 11’s user-friendliness has raised concerns, with recent changes removing local account sign-in options from support pages and setup prompts.

Quick Bits: AMD’s Strix Halo APUs and Apple vs. Meta

AMD’s upcoming Strix Point laptop processors are generating excitement with their high power and RAM configurations, while rumors suggest Intel is adapting desktop processors for laptops. In other news, Apple allegedly rejected a partnership pitch from Meta over AI services due to conflicting interests and privacy concerns.

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