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Apple flips ban of Epic Games Sweden less than 24 hours after the EU opened an investigation

TechSpot

Two days ago, Apple revoked Epic Games Sweden's developer license, forbidding it from releasing iOS software regardless of whether it submitted it to the App Store or an off-platform European marketplace. The action seemed retaliatory because it fell hot on the heels of Epic, announcing its intention to launch a.

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Federal Court orders Apple to pay licensing firm $308.5 million for infringing DRM patent

TechSpot

On Friday, a Texas federal court ordered Apple to pay Personalized Media Communications (PMC) $308.5 million in a patent dispute related to digital rights management software called "FairPlay." FairPlay encrypts distributed digital content such as that from iTunes, Apple Music, and the App Store.

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November 25 only: Get two licenses for Microsoft Office Home & Business on Mac for $54.99

Tech Republic

Essential productivity software at the lowest price you’ll find this year. The post November 25 only: Get two licenses for Microsoft Office Home & Business on Mac for $54.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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DRM Protection: The Key to Securing Your eBooks

Kitaboo

Mechanisms of DRM Protection Encryption Authorization and Licensing Watermarking and Traceability Controls and Permissions Expiration Control III. Intellectual Property Protection Consumer Trust Cross Platform Compatibility Regulatory Compliance Licensing Flexibility IV. Advantages of DRM Protection? Future of DRM Protection V.

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Protect Your Digital Library: Advanced eBook DRM Techniques

Kitaboo

Key Advanced eBook DRM Techniques Complete Management Of User Access Limiting Access Specifying Timeframes Assertion Of Ownership License Management Encrypting eBooks Cross-Platform Compatibility III. For instance, eBooks in Apple’s digital library are only accessible to Apple devices. Table of Contents : I.

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Apple wants to build its first car in 2024, Reuters says

The Verge

Apple once again appears to be seriously looking at making a car. Reuters reports that Apple is pursuing production of a passenger vehicle by 2024 as well as the creation of self-driving systems and a “breakthrough battery technology.” There have been rumors of Apple developing a car going back to 2015.

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iOS developer who drew attention to App Store scams is now suing Apple

The Verge

Mobile app developer Kosta Eleftheriou, who publicly called out Apple earlier this year for negligence with regard to policing iOS scams and copycat apps on the App Store, has filed a lawsuit against the iPhone maker in California. It details the development and release timeline of Eleftheriou’s Apple Watch keyboard app FlickType.

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