Mobile

In the US, Google is already subject to advertising and Search complaints. Several US states are now targeting the Google Play Store in a new antitrust lawsuit. At issue is the requirement that Google announced last year that all Android apps downloaded via the Play Store must use Play Billing. All in-app purchases have to go through Google, which results in the company taking a cut. Last…

A new study has been published that aims to show how popular Apple and Google’s first-party apps are and to specifically make the case that they limit competition as they’re preinstalled. The Verge got an exclusive look at the study that was paid for by one of Apple and Google’s biggest critics. However, Apple says the study was “seriously flawed.” Facebook paid Comscore to conduct the…

The Oppo Reno6 was announced back in May in black, blue and gradient colors. Now, Oppo is bringing a fourth color option for the Chinese market dubbed Purple Star. The model comes with special limited edition packaging and three gift options catering to female buyers. Pricing for the 8/128GB model is set at CNY 2,799 ($433) while the 12/256GB variant will go for CNY 3,199 ($495). In related news…

Last year the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne edition sold out quickly, the Z Fold2 Thom Browne edition proved popular too. These were available in only very limited numbers, however, they are highly sought after – e.g. Samsung produced only 5,000 units for South Korea, but received 230,000 registrations from people wanting to buy a Z Fold2 customized by the designer. So, these are prestige items…