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Epic Games’ “MegaGrant” provides the alternative EU app store AltStore PAL free of charge


Epic Games’ “MegaGrant” provides the alternative EU app store AltStore PAL free of charge

AltStore PAL, an app that uses the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) to offer a third-party app store to EU users, is now available for free thanks to Epic Games. The app maker announced via social media posts on Wednesday that it is the latest recipient of a “MegaGrant” cash prize of Fortnite This will […]

Prepare for a restructuring of the Android App Store as punishment


Prepare for a restructuring of the Android App Store as punishment

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press San Francisco – A federal judge indicated Wednesday that he would order sweeping changes to Google’s Android app store to punish the company for developing a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly and that has harmed millions of consumers and app developers. During a three-hour hearing in San […]

US judge: “Monopolist” Google cannot avoid app store reforms


US judge: “Monopolist” Google cannot avoid app store reforms

By Mike Scarcella HT-Image August 14 – A US judge said on Wednesday that he wanted to issue an injunction to force Alphabet’s Google to give Android users more options for downloading apps, but not to interfere in the technology giant’s business down to the smallest detail. In doing so, he followed a jury verdict […]

Apple’s new policy changes in the EU App Store raise the ire of Spotify


Apple’s new policy changes in the EU App Store raise the ire of Spotify

Late last week, Apple changed its policies that allow developers of apps for Apple devices to communicate with customers in the European Union. This seemingly small change is intended to bring the platform into line with elements of the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which broadly aims to increase competition in digital markets […]

Why do so many family offices use Excel?


Why do so many family offices use Excel?

Microsoft Excel is a surprising backbone in the private wealth management industry – a result of the costs, … (+) Opacity and willingness to use new tools. Photo library via Getty Images Microsoft Excel is a household name – and has been so well accepted that it has become the generic name for “spreadsheets” (along […]