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Google Appeases FTC By Agreeing to New Patent Behaviors

Jan 3, 2013, 1:26 PM by Eric M. Zeman

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has settled its ongoing investigation of Google's potentially anti-competitive business practices. In order to settle the investigation, Google has agreed to alter its behavior on a number of fronts. First, it has agreed to cease seeking bans on devices that may infringe its standard essential patents. Second, it has agreed to adhere to the FRAND (fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory) licensing practices expected of standard essential patents. "We are especially glad to see that Google will live up to its commitments to license its standard-essential patents, which will ensure that companies willing to license these patents can compete in the market for wireless devices," said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. "This decision strengthens the standard-setting process that is at the heart of innovation in today’s technology markets." Third, Google has agreed to give online advertisers more control over their AdWords advertising campaigns. As far as Google's search practices are concerned, the FTC decided that Google is not favoring its own products and services, as some competitors alleged. Instead, the FTC believes Google's Universal Search "could be plausibly justified as innovations that improved Google’s product and the experience of its users." The FTC has closed its investigation of Google.

Nov 24, 2021
Apple today filed a lawsuit against NSO Group to "hold it accountable for the surveillance and targeting of Apple users." Apple is also seeking a permanent injunction to ban NSO Group, an Israeli company, from using any Apple software, services, or devices.

FTC Sues to Stop Nvidia's Acquisition of Arm

Dec 2, 2021
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action to block the proposed acquisition of Arm by Nvidia. Arm designs chip architectures used throughout mobile and computing industries.

Apple Releases Android App to Fight AirTag Stalking

Dec 14, 2021
Apple has released a new app called Tracker Detect that lets Android users scan for Apple AirTags that are potentially being used for stalking. The app doesn't require an Apple account.

Verizon, AT&T Moving Forward with C-Band 5G Launch This Week Over FAA Objection

Jan 2, 2022
Verizon and AT&T this morning refused a request by federal transportation officials to delay this week's planned launch of 5G service in the critical new C Band. [Update: By evening, the two companies agreed to a two-week delay.] The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) insists that the service could potentially interfere with radio altimeters that planes use to measure distance to the ground in poor weather.

AT&T, Dish Big Winners in FCC's Latest Mid-Band Auction

Jan 14, 2022
The US FCC (Federal Communications Commission) just announced the winners of its auction 110, for prime new mid-band radio spectrum ideal for 5G. AT&T and Dish spent the most, each splurging for enough licenses to cover the entire continental US.

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Vmac39

Jan 3, 2013, 8:14 PM

Really?

I wonder if this means that they will actually develope apps for WP8, now. This would be nice for those who like to use Google products like, Google Chat, Voice and Email, but still would like to consider WP8 as an option to Android or iPhone. It would be only fair, considering Microsoft developes apps for both. But, that's another issue.

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