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Apple given fourth Dutch fine in App Store dispute

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Apple given fourth Dutch fine in App Store dispute

Dutch antitrust regulators fined Apple 5 million euros ($5.7 million) again on Monday, its fourth for failing to allow Dutch software app makers to use non-Apple Pay methods for dating apps on the App Store fined for the procedure.

The Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) has fined Apple 5 million euros a week for missing a January 15 deadline to make changes ordered by the regulator.

Apple’s App Store payment policies, particularly requiring app developers to use the Apple Pay system exclusively and charging up to 30 percent commissions, have come under scrutiny by antitrust officials and lawmakers in several countries, most recently the United States.

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In a post on its website, Apple claimed that it complied with the ACM’s December order, which found it was abusing its market dominance and had to make changes.

But Dutch regulators reiterated on Monday that Apple had failed to comply and imposed “unnecessary and unreasonable” conditions on dating app developers.

ACM has a requirement that developers who want to use non-Apple payment methods must submit a new app to the App Store and then convince their customers to switch.

Apple said non-Apple payment methods pose security risks, but did not respond to a request for comment.

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The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF), which represents developers including Tinder owner Match Group, said Apple’s strategy was to delay changes to its App Store as long as possible and to determine the minimum number of changes that antitrust officials would accept.

CAF representative Damien Geradin said that “each year of delays will bring in $25 billion in revenue for Apple.” “If you could hold on for a few more years, wouldn’t you spend millions on a lawyer?”

Apple said on Jan. 15 that it had complied with the Dutch regulator’s decision, but the regulator responded that the company had made no changes, only saying it would.

In a February 3 statement, Apple described how developers could implement alternative payment methods, but ACM said the company did not provide enough information to assess what changed.

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Apple said it still intends to take a 27% commission on any in-app payments it does not process, just slightly less than the 30% commission it charges on processed in-app payments.

An ACM spokesman declined to comment on whether this was acceptable.

Complete News Source : The Hindu

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

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    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

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    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

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    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

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    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

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