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Apple loses German antitrust appeal; heightened regulatory oversight likely

Germany's Federal Court of Justice upheld a decision placing Apple under heightened regulatory oversight, due to its market dominance and potential anti-competitive practices in the iPhone ecosystem.
The ruling affirms Apple's status as a company of paramount cross-market significance for competition in Germany, subjecting it to stricter regulatory scrutiny.
Apple's control over the iPhone ecosystem, including the App Store, has raised concerns about stifling competition in Germany and led to the heightened oversight.
Regulators are investigating Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and other practices for possible anti-competitive behavior.
Apple may face operational changes in Germany, such as altering App Store policies and mandating interoperability with rival services.
The ruling sets a precedent for Europe, aligning with broader EU efforts under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) targeting Apple as a 'gatekeeper' in the tech industry.
Stricter oversight could lead to significant fines for Apple and potential changes to its revenue streams from the App Store in Germany.
Apple's reputation for user privacy may be at stake if forced to make changes that impact its privacy-focused model, potentially challenging its global strategy.
The ruling is part of increasing scrutiny on Big Tech globally, with Apple facing challenges in adapting to varying regulatory landscapes.
While Germany's controls on Apple are in place until 2028, the long-term impact on Apple's tightly controlled ecosystem and business model remains uncertain.

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Microsoft is supercharging Windows 11’s voice commands on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon CPUs, and fine-tuning a few Recall features

Windows 11's voice commands on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon CPUs are being supercharged by Microsoft.
Users can now give voice commands using natural speech, expanding the functionality of Voice Access commands.
Microsoft is fine-tuning the Recall feature, fixing bugs and handling 'intelligent text actions' locally for increased security.
Voice commands on Windows 11 are becoming more user-friendly and intuitive, but are currently limited to Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors.

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Choosing Optimism About iOS 19

David Smith discusses his decision to remain optimistic about Apple's rumored iOS 19 redesign.
Optimism is a choice, and it sustains you over time.
One potential reason to be optimistic about the iOS 19 redesign is the point of differentiation it could provide for apps.
The redesign may pave the way for new hardware and apps in the next decade.

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Ubisoft warn staff not to celebrate Assassin's Creed Shadows launch as part of “anti-harassment plan”

Staff at Ubisoft Quebec, the studio behind Assassin's Creed Shadows, have been advised not to celebrate or post about the game's launch on social media due to concerns of online harassment.
The online anger surrounding the game has been directed at various elements, including the inclusion of a black samurai protagonist and promotional materials deemed culturally insensitive.
In response to the hostile online atmosphere, Ubisoft has implemented an anti-online harassment plan, which includes closely monitoring social media platforms and taking necessary actions against harassment.
Other game publishers, such as Square Enix, have also taken steps to address online harassment and improve employee safety.

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PhotoGIMP Updated to Help Switching from PhotoShtop to GIMP 3.0

The PhotoGIMP project has been updated to support the new GIMP 3.0 image editor.
PhotoGIMP is an open-source project that optimizes GIMP for Adobe Photoshop users, providing a similar user experience.
The update includes rearranging tools and options in a Photoshop-style layout, assigning similar keyboard shortcuts, and adding new default settings.
Users can also customize the startup splash screen and use a new icon and name for the launcher entry.

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[Stable Update] 2025-03-18 - Kernel, Systemd, Plasma 6.3.3, KDE Gear 24.12.3

The latest stable update for Manjaro includes package updates and important information.
Notable package updates include new versions of Kernels, Systemd, KDE Plasma, KDE Gear, Firefox, Thunderbird, and Pipewire.
The update also provides additional information about Python 3.13 and AUR packages.
The stable update includes changes in core, extra, and multilib packages.

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New Huawei Chip Appears As Company Shifts Away From Windows, Intel

Huawei has developed a new Kirin X90 chip as the company shifts away from Intel chips and Windows software for its PCs and laptops.
The Kirin X90 chip, developed by Huawei's chip design operation HiSilicon, has received a Level 2 national certification for security liability.
Huawei has been transitioning from using Intel processors due to increased US restrictions and may switch to its own HarmonyOS software for future PCs and laptops.
Huawei's move to ARM-based laptop and desktop chips is similar to Apple's transition to its own Apple Silicon processors based on ARM technology.

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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 883

This issue of Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 883 covers Ubuntu Stats, LXD: Weekly news #386, upcoming meetings and events, Ubuntu Cloud News, and more.
Some highlights include a report from FOSSASIALoCo Events, LXD 6.3 release, Plucky Puffin update, and updates and security for different Ubuntu versions.
The newsletter is brought to you by the Ubuntu News Team, including individuals such as Krytarik, Raido, Bashing-om, Chris Guiver, and many others.
If you have a story idea, you can join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it, or add ideas to the wiki.

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Convert Video to Animated WebP Using FFmpeg With Auto-Cropping

Converting a video to animated WebP format using FFmpeg with auto-cropping can be achieved easily.
FFmpeg provides the necessary functionality to convert a video to WebP format.
To convert a video to WebP, use the command: ffmpeg -i -loop 1 -an -vf fps=fps=20
To clip a specific portion of the video, use the command: ffmpeg -i -ss -to -loop 1 -an -vf fps=fps=20

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iOS 18.3.2 Broke iCloud Mail Delivery

iOS 18.3.2 update appears to have broken iCloud Mail for some users.
Affected users report that new iCloud emails are not being pushed to their iPhones after the update.
The issue seems to be specific to iCloud Mail as push email from other providers works fine.
Apple is likely aware of the problem and users hope for a fix in the future.

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Get Googly Eyes in Your Mac Menu Bar to Follow Your Cursor Around

A new app called Googly Eyes allows users to place a set of virtual googly eyes in the Mac menu bar that will follow the cursor around the screen.
The app is reminiscent of a Classic Mac OS application that was popular in the past, and the little eyes even blink when the mouse/trackpad cursor is clicked.
Googly Eyes is available for free from the developer's website or the Mac App Store, and requires macOS Sequoia 15 or newer to run.
While the app has received positive reviews, there have been some comments regarding CPU usage, although it generally has a minimal impact on system resources.

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New Windows 11 update bug is one of the best things to happen to Windows in a while

The latest Windows 11 update bug unintentionally uninstalled Copilot.
Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that some users see as bloatware.
The bug offers a temporary relief from Copilot for those who don't want it.
Microsoft assures users that Copilot can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store.

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Apple iPhone 17 dummies leak, revealing thin new design

Leaked images of the Apple iPhone 17 dummies have revealed a thin new design.
The iPhone 17 models, set to be released in September, feature a camera bump similar to Google Pixel and an iPhone 17 Air model with a 6.6-inch display.
The iPhone 17 Air is thinner than other models, has a 120Hz display and Dynamic Island support.
Apple is expected to undertake comprehensive software redesigns for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16.

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Encrypted RCS Standard

The latest RCS standard enables end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages between iPhone and Android users.
The standard is based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, ensuring interoperable encryption.
Apple has confirmed adoption of the RCS Universal Profile 3.0 specification, including E2EE and other iMessage-like enhancements.
The integration of RCS encryption may lead to improved compatibility and security for cross-platform messaging.

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How Apple Could Help With AI and LLMs

Apple should stop thinking like an app ecosystem participant and start thinking like a platform vendor.
The proposal suggests building a semantic index (SI) and allowing apps to access it through permissions.
Developers should be able to provide data to the SI along with rich metadata.
Apple's current strategy of providing closed solutions and services contrasts with its previous platform strategy.

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