Government budget works could delay DOJ lawsuit against Apple

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) A Justice Department decision to bring antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google could be delayed until March 2022 or later because of continuing discussions and federal government budget concerns.Apple logo on buildingPreviously, the Department of Justice planned on completing its probes of Apple and Google by Dec. 31. However, discussions about where to file the complaints and who should make the call are delaying that decision until March or later, Politico …

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Best deals Dec. 23: $400 off Fujifilm X-T3 camera, $181 eero WiFi 6 3-pack, $100 Beats Studio Buds, more!

By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Alongside continuing sales on Apple gear, Thursday’s best deals include a 10-foot Lightning cable for $12, $130 off a portable generator, a $70 Air Fryer, and $220 off a miter saw.Best deals December 23To help you search through the holiday deal chaos, we’ve curated some of the best deals we could find on Apple products, tech accessories, and other things for the AppleInsider audience. …

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SEC blocks Apple’s bid to stop shareholders from addressing forced labor

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected a bid by Apple to skip a shareholder meeting asking the company to disclose methods used to protect workers from forced labor.Earlier in 2021, a group of shareholders asked Apple’s board to prepare a report that explained how the Cupertino-based tech giant keeps forced labor out of its supply chain.The request asked Apple to showcase how it identifies suppliers and sub-suppliers at risk for forced labor. It also requested Apple disclose how many suppliers it has taken action against. …

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