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Zoom reverses decision in wake of negative feedback, will provide end-to-end encryption for free users

When your user base demands a fix, it’s best to provide it. Following a considerable amount of user backlash and negative press, Zoom has reversed its stance, and has announced that it will provide free users with end-to-end encryption. This feature was previously limited to paying customers, which didn’t go over well. Per The Next […]

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AT&T, FTC, settle data throttling lawsuit from 2014

Wireless carrier AT&T has apparently reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding its data throttling practices. The two parties have reached a settlement regarding a case that originally began in 2014. Details of the settlement are still unknown, but a recently published federal court ruling says the deal was reached on August 2nd, […]

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Supreme Court rules against Apple, states iPhone users can file suit against company over App Store policies

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 against Apple, stating that iPhone users can now pursue their antitrust lawsuit involving the tech giant’s signature electronic marketplace, the App Store. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who wrote the majority opinion, was joined by the court’s liberal justices. The iPhone users argued that Apple’s 30 percent commission on sales […]

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Verizon reverses decision regarding controversial $2 convenience fee

Kvetch and sometimes things will change. Verizon has issued a press release stating that the carrier has officially backed off of the “single payment fee” that drew almost universal ire amongst subscribers and nabbed the attention of the FCC. Says Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead, “we believe the best path forward is to encourage customers […]