Alphabet Inc. & Apple Inc.
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Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: The United Kingdom — Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing changes that would affect Alphabet Inc.'s app store payment rules, though Alphabet Inc. has already made some concessions. The CMA will assess these changes before deciding on formal requirements.
Apple Inc.: The United Kingdom — Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing changes that would force Apple Inc. to allow app developers to steer customers to alternative payment methods and potentially open its NFC technology, which could reduce its revenue from app store commissions and payment processing.
Jun 30, 2026 · 14 articles
Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc., through its Google Play Store, was directed by the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to remove several apps. This highlights the company's responsibility as an app marketplace to ensure public safety and could lead to increased scrutiny of its app approval processes.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc., through its App Store, was directed by the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to remove several apps. This event underscores the company's role in app vetting and may prompt stricter guidelines for app developers and increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies.
Jul 03, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. rose and is set to replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, increasing its market influence.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. stock rose, contributing to the overall positive performance of technology stocks and the market.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is one of the US tech giants targeted by European digital services taxes, which Donald Trump is attempting to protect through tariff threats. The company's revenues are directly affected by these taxes.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is one of the US tech companies that faces digital services taxes in Europe, leading to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs. The company's financial performance in these markets is under scrutiny.
Jun 08, 2026 · 114 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. shares slipped, also contributing to the tech sector's mixed performance.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. shares dropped after hiking prices for its products to counter rising chip costs, weighing on the broader market.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc.'s Alphabet Inc. faced a similar antitrust case in India in 2023, where it was forced to make changes to its Android system, providing a precedent for the current case against Apple Inc..
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is accused by the India — Election Commission of India of abusing its dominant position in the app distribution market on iOS devices and faces potential penalties and forced changes to its App Store policies. It has accused the India — Election Commission of India of 'copy-pasting' rival claims and stalling the investigation.
Apr 20, 2026 · 32 articles
Domestic
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc.'s location history data was central to the case, as the United States — Supreme Court of the United States ruling impacts how law enforcement can request and use such data from tech companies, potentially requiring changes in data handling policies.
Apple Inc.: While not directly involved in this case, the ruling's protection of detailed cellphone location histories could extend to comparable records held by Apple Inc. and other technology companies in the future.
Jun 29, 2026 · 46 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is one of the companies whose stock will be available for Single Stock futures trading, providing investors with new ways to manage exposure to its stock.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is one of the companies whose stock will be available for Single Stock futures trading, giving market participants more flexibility in managing their equity exposure.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. was used as leverage by Alphabet Inc., as manufacturers needed its license to pre-install Alphabet Inc. — Google Search and Chrome, forming part of the anti-competitive strategy. The ruling confirms the abuse of this licensing condition.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. was mentioned by Alphabet Inc. in its defense, arguing that the EU unfairly ignored Apple's practices of prioritizing its own services on iPhones. However, the court rejected this argument.
Jul 02, 2026 · 83 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is among the major tech companies expanding AI infrastructure, contributing to the surge in demand for memory chips.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. has increased prices for several of its products, including MacBooks, iPads, HomePod smart speakers, and Apple TV set-top boxes, due to soaring memory and storage chip costs. This move has led to a decline in its stock price and signals a significant challenge to its supply chain resilience.
Jun 17, 2026 · 185 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is a major technology company that relies on memory chips supplied by Samsung Electronics.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is a major technology company that relies on memory chips supplied by Samsung Electronics. It has also raised prices on some of its products due to rising component costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is exploring similar smart-glass devices due to Meta Platforms' growing presence in the sector, indicating increased competition in the market.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is exploring similar smart-glass devices due to Meta Platforms' growing presence in the sector, indicating increased competition in the market.
Jun 26, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is a customer of Samsung Electronics, driving demand for advanced memory chips used in AI servers and processors.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as a customer pressing for more memory chips amid a global shortage and is reportedly seeking to buy memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, indicating broader market dynamics affecting Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Apr 20, 2026 · 86 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet's stock fell, and the company is set to replace Verizon in the Dow, increasing its visibility in major indices.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as one of the Magnificent 7 companies already in the Dow.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as one of the 'Big Tech' companies pursuing capital-intensive AI systems that rely on massive data centers, a model Reeltime.tv is challenging.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as one of the 'Big Tech' companies pursuing capital-intensive AI systems that rely on massive data centers, a model Reeltime.tv is challenging
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is an app store where Mozilla Corporation — Pocket (service) was quietly launched, making it available to Android users.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is an app store where Mozilla Corporation — Pocket (service) was quietly launched, making it available to iOS users.
Jul 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a hyperscaler that uses Broadcom as a design partner for its custom chips.
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is mentioned as a past customer of memory chips, highlighting the shift from commodity memory to specialized HBM for AI.
May 19, 2026 · 104 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a driver of digital ID adoption through its wallet integrations, contributing to the broader trend Jumio is addressing.
Apple Inc.: Apple is mentioned as a driver of digital ID adoption through its wallet integrations, contributing to the broader trend Jumio is addressing.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. settled with Epic Games, agreeing to significant changes in its Android app store policies, including lower fees and allowing third-party app stores, which could impact its revenue and market control.
Nov 05, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is set to license its Gemini AI model to Apple Inc. for approximately $1 billion annually, strengthening its position as a leading AI technology provider and securing a significant revenue stream.
Nov 06, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is facing a similar lawsuit regarding its Voice Assistant in the same federal court district, indicating a broader industry challenge related to voice assistant privacy.
Jan 02, 2025 · 37 articles
Regulatory
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. had backed the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, and the court's decision is a setback for its stance.
Jan 02, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. was recently targeted with a lawsuit by authors accusing it of using pirated books to train its generative AI, Apple Intelligence.
Sep 05, 2025 · 21 articles
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