Google Fined in Australia for Misleading Location Settings

Google Fined in Australia for Misleading Location Settings

The company must pay $60 million in penalties

Samsung Fined for Misleading Water Resistance Claims on Galaxy S Phones

Samsung Fined for Misleading Water Resistance Claims on Galaxy S Phones

Australian watchdog issues fine Samsung $9.65 million

Uber Breached Australians' Privacy Following 2016 Attack

Uber Breached Australians' Privacy Following 2016 Attack

Even tough the leak exposed the personal information of 57 million users and drivers, Uber was not fined by Australia

  • Apple
  • By Bogdan Popa
  • May 5th, 2021
Australian Stores Stop Selling Apple AirTags Due to Child Safety Concerns

Australian Stores Stop Selling Apple AirTags Due to Child Safety Concerns

Apple says the device meets all child safety standards

Microsoft Ready to Replace Google If the Search Giant Leaves Australia

Microsoft Ready to Replace Google If the Search Giant Leaves Australia

Software firm thinks Bing can fully replace Google search

Australia on Google-Fitbit Takeover: Not So Fast

Australia on Google-Fitbit Takeover: Not So Fast

A decision will now be made by the end of March

Australian Watchdog Worried Google’s Fitbit Takeover Could Hurt Competition

Australian Watchdog Worried Google’s Fitbit Takeover Could Hurt Competition

“Google access to consumer health data” is concerning

  • Windows
  • By Bogdan Popa
  • January 17th, 2020
Australian Government Spends Millions on Security Updates for Windows 7

Australian Government Spends Millions on Security Updates for Windows 7

Custom security patches purchased until 2021

Hackers Break Into Western Australia’s Largest Bank, Personal Data Exposed

Hackers Break Into Western Australia’s Largest Bank, Personal Data Exposed

The data breach occurred last month, the bank says

Samsung Accused of Lying About the Water Resistance of Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung Accused of Lying About the Water Resistance of Galaxy Smartphones

Company sued by Australian consumer watchdog

US Tech Companies Publicly Oppose Australia's Anti-Encryption Legislation

US Tech Companies Publicly Oppose Australia's Anti-Encryption Legislation

Apple and Google part of opposing coalition of firms

Australian Watchdog Moves to Protect Consumers from Google, Facebook Influence

Australian Watchdog Moves to Protect Consumers from Google, Facebook Influence

ACCC wants more oversight over the tech giants' market power

Australia Passed Anti-Encryption Law Forcing Tech Firms to Decrypt Data

Australia Passed Anti-Encryption Law Forcing Tech Firms to Decrypt Data

Non-compliant companies and individuals face fines, prison

  • Apple
  • By Bogdan Popa
  • June 19th, 2018
Apple Fined $9 Million for the Infamous “Error 53”

Apple Fined $9 Million for the Infamous “Error 53”

Firm refused to repair devices services at third parties

Australian Banks Abandon Windows Phones

Australian Banks Abandon Windows Phones

Commonwealth Bank and Westpac remove their apps

  • Apple
  • By Bogdan Popa
  • November 16th, 2017
Apple CEO Tim Cook Tweets the Wrong Flag, Shows New iPhone Emoji Picker Needed

Apple CEO Tim Cook Tweets the Wrong Flag, Shows New iPhone Emoji Picker Needed

Cook used Twitter to congratulate Australia on recent vote

  • iWorld
  • By Marius Nestor
  • November 3rd, 2017
iPhone X Is Finally Here, Sales Kick Off in Australia and New Zealand

iPhone X Is Finally Here, Sales Kick Off in Australia and New Zealand

The device A$1,579 (~$1,218 USD) in Sydney's Apple Store

 
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