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Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe.The about-face disclosed Friday is the latest twist in a bitter fight between Apple and Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, over the way iPhone apps are distributed and the fees for digital transactions that occur within them.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has reversed course and is no longer banning a famous World War II-era photo of a sailor kissing a woman from VA facilities. The photo was taken in Times Square on V-J Day, the date in the summer of 1945 when victory was declared over Japan, and has become controversial in recent years after the woman in the photo made clear that the kiss wasn’t consensual.“Let me be clear: This image is not banned from VA facilities - and we will keep it in VA facilities,” Secretary Denis McDonough…

India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT issued the advisory to firms on Friday. The advisory, not published on public domain but a copy of which TechCrunch has reviewed, also asks tech firms to ensure that their services or products “do not permit any bias or discrimination or threaten the integrity of the electoral process.” Though the ministry admits…

Nikki Haley indicated she no longer feels bound by the Republican National Committee pledge she made to endorse the eventual GOP nominee. Haley is the only remaining high-profile Republican candidate challenging former president Donald Trump for the party’s presidential nomination. “You did sign a pledge, an RNC pledge to support the eventual nominee. Do you still feel bound by that pledge?” Kristen Welker asked Haley. “I have always said that I have serious concerns about Donald Trump. I have even more…

Image Source : FILE Google Play Store After facing intense criticism, Google has started to reinstate some of the Indian digital companies which it delisted from the Play Store. The sources have further confirmed that the tech giant will reinstate some of the applications like Shaadi.com, 99acres, Naukri Gulf, Info Edge's Naukri and more. The news became…

Apple has reversed its decision about blocking web apps, also known as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), on iPhones in the EU. The company updated its developer page saying that after receiving many requests to support PWAs, it will reinstate the functionality in the upcoming public release of iOS 17.4. PWAs can act like native apps and access different functionalities of your device without taking up too much space on your phone. These apps can also send you notifications and keep you logged in to a…

Apple has reversed a decision to block web apps in the European Union that bypass its 30% App Store fees by selling subscriptions directly through their websites, the company said on Friday, after the move invited scrutiny from regulators.It had cited complex security and privacy concerns as reasons behind its decision to remove the so-called home screen web apps, which can be launched as a standalone app on a device. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIT DelhiIITD…

The government of Qatar has reversed its earlier position not to host a business meeting with Nigerians on the sideline of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the country next month. The Qatari embassy in Abuja in a “Note Verbale” dated 23 February to the protocol department of Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry, said the “Qatar Chamber of Commerce will host” the Business and Investment Forum on the margins of President Tinubu’s visit. The embassy had earlier said it could not host the side event, leading to…

Researchers have discovered that RvT4, a molecule, significantly boosts the body’s defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients by enhancing macrophages’ ability to reduce inflammation and clear vascular blockages. This finding opens up new avenues for treating individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, who are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study reveals that RvT4 improves macrophage function to fight atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting new…

Photo: Stanislav Kogiku (Getty Images)That didn’t take long: just two days after livestreaming giant Twitch announced a more permissive approach to certain sexual content, including “artistic nudity,” the company has slammed on the brakes.How Does Gerard Pique’s New Twitch Indoor Soccer League Work?In a blog post shared today, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy announced an update to Wednesday’s update, particularly as it pertains to “fictionalized nudity,” noting “in making this update, we were trying to be responsive to these…