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Supreme Court rules in Google's favor in copyright dispute with Oracle over Android software The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Google against Oracle in a long-running copyright dispute over the software used in Android. The court's decision was 6-2. Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not participate in the case. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/05/supreme-court-rules-in-googles-favor-in-copyright-dispute-with-oracle-over-android-software.html

Apple eclipses Samsung as top smartphone vendor for the first time in four years, says Gartner The introduction of Apple Inc.’s iPhone 12 family helped the smartphone giant overtake Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. as the top smartphone vendor in the holiday quarter, according to Gartner, marking Apple’s first time holding down the top position in four years. Apple AAPL, -2.98% had a 20. Continue Reading . . . https://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-eclipses-samsung-as-top-smartphone-vendor-for-the-first-time-in-four-years-says-gartner-11614008750

Intel tries to take down Apple's M1 chip with a flurry of benchmarks If it wasn’t already clear that Intel is anxious about Apple’s M1 chip, it is now. PC World and Tom’s Hardware report that Intel has shared a legion of benchmarks claiming to show that 11th-generation Core i7 laptop processors are faster than the M1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/intel-benchmarks-vs-apple-m1-chip-233650560.html

Apple and Ireland win European appeal over multi-billion tax deal Europe’s second-highest court has ruled that Apple’s so-called “sweetheart deal” with the Irish tax authorities was not illegal. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-ireland-tax-eu-092712520.html