Techmeme Ride Home Thu. 05/01 – Judge Refers Apple For A Criminal Investigation
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May 1, 2025 Apple faces legal turmoil as a court ruling forces changes to its App Store practices. Tensions mount at Tesla with leadership uncertainties and declining profits. Meanwhile, Meta and Microsoft report strong earnings amidst a tech market shakeup. Xbox prices are on the rise, and privacy issues are highlighted with updates on Meta’s smart glasses. A thought-provoking idea emerges: would you wear a smart ring to prove fidelity in relationships?
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Apple Held in Contempt for App Store
- Judge Gonzalez Rogers held Apple in contempt for violating a 2021 court order to allow third-party payments on the App Store.
- Apple imposed a 27% commission on some off-app purchases, which the judge ruled as an anti-competitive barrier to maintain revenue.
Tesla Board Considered CEO Search
- Tesla's board secretly considered finding a CEO successor due to Musk's focus on politics and weakened company results.
- Musk promised to return his focus to Tesla after critics urged more attention to the company.
Meta's User Growth and Invested Future
- Meta's WhatsApp grew to over 3 billion monthly active users, showing strong platform expansion.
- Meta raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast significantly, indicating high investment confidence despite increased infrastructure costs.