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- 1Apple's persistent ads in iOS are frustrating users●Apple has added persistent 'ads' to iOS, and it's driving users crazy
Apple has introduced persistent advertising within iOS, with App Store recommendations and promotional tiles appearing in system apps that many users cannot easily remove. The change is drawing criticism from iPhone owners who argue the ads clutter the interface and undermine the premium feel of the devices. Commentators are urging Apple to scale back the promotions, saying the company risks damaging trust in pursuit of extra services revenue.
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Reports say the US Department of Justice is internally divided as its antitrust case against Apple moves toward 2026, with the company holding an edge in the dispute over its roughly 27% App Store commission structure. A split within the DOJ could weaken the government's position and shape how Apple's App Store fees are regulated going forward.
- 3Musk's xAI and X Corp Drop Apple From Antitrust Lawsuit●Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI Drop Apple From AI Antitrust Fight. Is One Legal Headache Gone for the iPhone Maker?
Elon Musk's xAI and X Corp have removed Apple from their antitrust lawsuit over AI partnerships, leaving the iPhone maker with one fewer legal battle. The suit had accused Apple of favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT in its App Store rankings. Reports are asking whether Apple's legal worries over its AI dealings are now easing, though Google remains a defendant in the case.