MBW 793: Fragrant Violations - Self-Service Repair, Apple Sues NSO Group, Google RCS Messages

Self-Service Repair, Apple Sues NSO Group, Google RCS Messages

• Apple announces self-service repair, selling parts to the general public
• Apple posts internal memo affirming employees' right to discuss pay
• Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware
• Italy's antitrust authority fines Amazon & Apple $225 million
• The perfect example of why you can't trust Apple's App Store review scores
• Tile selling its Bluetooth tracking business to Life360 for
• Google slowly starts rolling out updates, allowing Google Messages to show iMessage reactions as emojis
• iOS 15 feature that would allow you to add your driver's license to your iPhone delayed until early 2022
• No windows for ARM macs yet because of the secret exclusivity deal between Microsoft and Qualcomm
• Apple expedites work on a car project, aiming for fully autonomous vehicle
• Pixelmator Pro adds AI-powered background removal & advanced subject selection
• Wirecutter Union on strike

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