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Epic Games Loses Bid For Immediate Access To Apple App Store

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9) denied a request by Epic Games to make Apple reinstate Epic's Fortnite game on its App Store before a lawsuit Epic brought against Apple is resolved at trial, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Epic sued Apple in August, accusing the technology giant of violating laws that restrict anti-competitive behavior.

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Google, Apple Team Up To Enable Coronavirus Tracking Tech

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Apple and Google are collaborating on a new technology to track the spread of the coronavirus by using Bluetooth. As reported by Reuters , the new technology could be available as early as mid-May for iPhone and Android devices. The announcement by the California-based tech giants on Friday (April 10) came as the U.S.

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Key takeaways from ThinkBIG 2024: Insights for banks and credit unions

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Navigating credit quality, compliance, and technology integration The ThinkBIG conference hosted by Abrigo fosters networking and professional development for bankers. Takeaway 3 Attracting new and younger customers is a top priority for community financial institutions. Read some hot topics discussed by the conference's opening panel.

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Why (Win Or Lose) Apple Card May Already Be Changing Payments

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In technology, especially when it comes to consumer-focused technology, Apple is viewed as a disruptive force. but Apple has made itself indispensable across many verticals. The digital card will be linked to Apple Pay. Apple Card is set to be available starting this summer. A New Normal?

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Apple To Spend $100M On Racial Justice Initiative

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the company has committed $100 million for a new initiative to help racial justice causes in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, CNBC reported. Apple will also be working to up spending on black-owned suppliers, according to Cook, and will be working on hiring more black employees.

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BlackRock tokenizes money market fund on Ethereum | Apple in talks to let Google’s Gemini power iPhone AI features | US sues Apple over iPhone monopoly

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: BlackRock tokenizes money market fund on Ethereum Apple in talks to let Google’s Gemini power iPhone AI features US sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case Plus, 12 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve!

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Helping Community Banks Turn On The Innovation Switch

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Innovation has always been important for community banks, but the driving force of digitization over the last decade has greatly sped up the pace, said Kevin Tweddle, chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America ( ICBA ). Community banking is no exception. Leveling the Playing Field.