Apple, Google, Facebook’s AV1 standards group under antitrust investigation in EU

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Antitrust regulators in the European Union are now investigating the wide-ranging big tech coalition that controls the AV1 video codec standard, citing concerns over anticompetitive behavior.European Union flagsThe Alliance for Open Media (AOM) was founded in 2015 to find a suitable video format that would adhere to W3C and HTML5 standards. It has co-developed the AV1 standard, an open video codec created as a royalty-free alternative to HEVC. …

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How to use Apple’s ultra-secure Lockdown Mode and when you would want to

By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Lockdown Mode may sound like a great way to protect your device and data, but it isn’t for everyday use. Here’s how to activate it and when.Lockdown Mode enhances iPhone security well beyond what regular users needApple wants to improve device security for high-profile individuals that may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks with a new mode in …

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Best all-in-one printers for your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

By news@appleinsider.com (Darryl Boxberger) An all-in-one printer is a one-stop-shop solution for all of your printing, scanning, and sometimes faxing needs. Here are the best choices for all-in-one printers based on how well they will work with your Apple devices.From the fanciest specifications to the best overall value, this list contains the best all-in-one printers you can buy today.Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 …

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