Topic: walled garden
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Unlock Your Kindle: 7 Reasons to Jailbreak It
The Kindle is a popular e-reader but limited by Amazon's software, which jailbreaking can overcome to unlock personalization and advanced features. Jailbreaking enables the installation of KOReader, an open-source app that supports multiple file formats, offers extensive customization, and improv...
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App Developer Sues Apple Over Continuity Camera 'Sherlocking'
Reincubate is suing Apple, alleging it copied the core technology of the Camo webcam app to create its own Continuity Camera feature after initially supporting the app. The lawsuit claims Apple's actions were anticompetitive, designed to lock users into its ecosystem by disadvantaging the cross-p...
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Android's AirDrop Rival: How It Works
Google has integrated Apple's AirDrop protocol into Android, starting with the Pixel 10, enabling wireless file sharing between iPhones, Macs, and compatible Android devices without Apple's direct involvement. The move is a bold competitive step against Apple's "walled garden" ecosystem and has g...
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Apple Delays More EU Features Over Digital Markets Act
Apple is delaying several features for European consumers, including AI Live Translation and iPhone Mirroring, due to challenges in complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company cites concerns that opening its ecosystem to third parties, as required by the DMA, could compromise user d...
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Universal Teams with AI Startup Udio Post-Copyright Settlement
Universal Music Group has partnered with AI startup Udio, settling copyright disputes and creating a licensed AI music platform that will offer new revenue streams for artists. The agreement resolves previous litigation and includes financial compensation for UMG artists, while Udio prepares to l...
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