As part of its compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation, WhatsApp is putting the final touches to introducing platform interoperability with other encrypted messaging apps. In September, EU lawmakers designated WhatsApp parent company Meta as one of six so-called “gatekeepers,” along with Google, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, and Microsoft, giving them six months […]
Read MoreIn a move that was long awaited, Thread Group has announced a new update for its Thread wireless protocol for 2024, which will allow new Thread border routers and smart home devices from different brands, i.e., Apple, Amazon, Google, and others, to automatically join the existing network. The new update will bring a new ‘Credential […]
Read MoreSamsung has announced that it has completed the verification of CXL (Compute Express Link) memory modules. The verification was done in a real-time environment with the help of Red Hat, an open-source software provider. This will help with the expansion of the ecosystem around CXL memory in the industry. CXL memory modules have been verified […]
Read MoreApple’s iMessage chat service may dodge EU regulatory demands for platform interoperability after all. Bloomberg reports that an investigation by the bloc’s antitrust watchdog has tentatively concluded that the chat service is not popular enough with business users to warrant being subject to the new rules. The EU has been working on legislation under the […]
Read MoreAfter years of persuading from Google, Apple plans to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard as of next year. An Apple spokesperson told TechRadar and 9to5Mac that support for RCS will be coming next year. Later next year, we will be adding support for RCS Universal Profile, the standard as currently published by the […]
Read MoreAt CES 2022, Samsung announced the formation of HCA (Home Connectivity Alliance). It is an alliance of consumer electronics and home appliance brands to improve the interoperability of smart home devices. Now, Samsung and other HCA brands have announced that they’ve reached an important milestone by introducing HCA Specifications 1.0 for C2C (Cloud-to-Cloud) interoperability for […]
Read MoreNew EU rules came into force today that could compel Apple to let users access third-party app stores and permit app sideloading on iPhones and iPads, among other sweeping changes designed to make the digital sector fairer and more competitive. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the rules will apply to tech giants that meet […]
Read MoreEuropean lawmakers have provisionally agreed upon a new law that would force Apple to allow user access to third-party app stores and permit the sideloading of apps on iPhones and iPads, among other sweeping changes designed to make the digital sector fairer and more competitive. The European Council and European Parliament said on Friday they […]
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