Alphabet CEO Confirms Google Pays Apple 36% of Safari Revenue
During testimony in Epic Games‘ lawsuit against Google, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that Google pays Apple 36% of the revenue generated from Google Search on Apple’s Safari browser. This revenue-sharing agreement is a key component of the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google. An expert witness testifying for Google revealed the 36% figure earlier […]
Google CEO Pichai Faces Off Against Epic in Android Antitrust Trial
CEO Sundar Pichai took the stand this week in a high-stakes trial, defending Google against allegations by Fortnite maker Epic Games that the tech giant’s Google Play store employs illegal monopolistic tactics to maintain dominance in the mobile app distribution market. Pichai’s testimony marks the second time in two weeks the soft-spoken CEO has appeared […]
WhatsApp Users Can Now Hide Locked Chats With ‘Secret Code’ Feature
WhatsApp has always been at the forefront of enhancing user privacy within the messaging app landscape. Recently, they introduced the ‘Chat Lock’ feature, which allows users to lock specific conversations with a passcode, preventing unauthorized access. Adding an Extra Layer of Security: The New ‘Secret Code’ Feature for Locked Chats Taking their commitment to privacy […]
Google’s $18B Default Deal with Apple Under Fire in Antitrust Case
During testimony in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google, it was revealed that Google pays Apple 36% of the search advertising revenue generated from Google’s search engine being the default on Apple’s Safari browser. This key detail of the lucrative deal between the tech giants had been kept confidential previously, as both Google […]
Copa America Key to Messi’s Hopes of Appearing at 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi finally lifted the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career when he led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was named player of the tournament after scoring or assisting 10 goals across 7 games, leading many to declare he had now ‘completed football’. Initial Reluctance to […]