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BetaBeacon

April 17, 2025

Xbox game purchases are finally coming to Microsoft’s Android app

Microsoft has expanded the features of its Xbox mobile app to allow users to purchase Xbox games, DLC, and sign up for Game Pass on both Android and iOS. Additionally, users can now stream games they own on their Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles without needing to install the software locally. Xbox remote play is also moving from the Xbox app to Microsoft's website to optimize streaming performance.

BetaBeacon

April 17, 2025

Buy Your Xbox Games Directly in Android App

Microsoft has made it easier for Xbox users to purchase games through the official Xbox app, allowing them to buy games, join Game Pass, redeem rewards, and buy in-game items directly through the app. Ultimate members can now redeem perks directly from the app with a saved payment method on their Xbox account, making the purchase process quick and easy with only two in-app clicks.

TrendTechie

April 16, 2025

В работе торрент-трекера RuTracker произошел сбой

Users are experiencing significant access issues with RuTracker, a major torrent tracker in Russia, with problems persisting for several hours according to Downdetector. When trying to access the site, users receive a "Server unavailable" message, and it remains inaccessible even with a VPN. RuTracker has been blocked in Russia since early 2016 due to a judicial ruling for repeated copyright violations.

Tech Optimizer

March 26, 2025

Video: Why didn’t CCI see Microsoft Defender as anti competitive?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled that Microsoft's integration of its antivirus software, Microsoft Defender, with the Windows operating system does not pose a significant threat to market competition. A complaint claimed that this practice gave Microsoft an unfair advantage and hindered third-party antivirus developers. Microsoft defended its actions as standard industry practice, stating that users can still choose to install alternative antivirus solutions.

TrendTechie

March 25, 2025

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On October 14, the Moscow City Court permanently restricted access to the torrent tracker Rutor.org and twelve other websites known for hosting pirated content, following a lawsuit by LLC "Basileus Distribution." The court ordered the blocking of sites including Bobfilm.net, Dream-film.net, Kinokubik.com, Kinozal.tv, Kinobolt.ru, Seedoff.net, Torrentor.net, Tushkan.net, Tv.serial-online.net, and Wood-film.ru. This ruling marks the first permanent site block in Russia based on a copyright protection lawsuit. The legal basis for these restrictions stems from amendments to the "anti-piracy law" signed by President Vladimir Putin in November 2014, which allow for lifetime bans on sites that repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights. Additionally, a request for the permanent blocking of RuTracker.org was submitted earlier in October, but discussions between rights holders and RuTracker representatives may lead to the withdrawal of this request.

Winsage

March 17, 2025

Today in Apple history: Microsoft gets sued for ripping off Mac OS

The development of the Macintosh in the early 1980s led to a correspondence between Bill Gates and John Sculley regarding the licensing of the Macintosh operating system. Sculley showed cautious interest in Gates' proposal, but it was dismissed by Jean-Louis Gassée on June 25, 1985. Gates then focused on creating a mass-market operating system, resulting in the debut of Windows on November 15, 1985. The introduction of Windows provoked a strong reaction from Sculley, despite Windows 1.0 being inferior to Mac OS. On November 21, 1985, Sculley and Gates formalized an agreement licensing Macintosh's visual displays to Microsoft, which included a non-exclusive license for Microsoft to use aspects of Mac technology. As Windows 2.0 was released, Apple filed a lawsuit against Microsoft on March 17, 1988, claiming appropriation of its innovations, but the court ruled in favor of Microsoft, stating that the existing license covered certain interface elements.

Tech Optimizer

March 7, 2025

Microsoft cleared in Indian antitrust probe on antivirus bundling | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support allegations against Microsoft regarding anticompetitive behavior related to its antivirus software, Microsoft Defender, which has been bundled with Windows since 2015. The CCI emphasized that users can install alternative antivirus solutions, maintaining a competitive market.

Tech Optimizer

March 6, 2025

CCI dismisses complaint against Microsoft

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against Microsoft regarding the bundling of Microsoft Defender with the Windows operating system, stating there was no prima facie case of contravention of fair competition standards. The CCI's order, dated March 3, indicates that users are not required to use Microsoft Defender exclusively and that OEMs can pre-install alternative antivirus software. The CCI compared Microsoft's practices to those of other operating systems like macOS and ChromeOS, concluding there was no violation of the Competition Act. The regulator noted that the antivirus market remains competitive, with many established players thriving despite Microsoft's software.

Tech Optimizer

March 5, 2025

Microsoft Defender with Windows OS Bundling Not Abuse of Dominance: CCI

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled that Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which has been the default antivirus software in Windows since 2015, does not constitute an abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002. The case was initiated by an anonymous informant, XYZ, who claimed that Microsoft's pre-installed Defender created barriers for third-party antivirus developers. The informant identified three challenges faced by these developers: the need for one-sided agreements to access Microsoft's Antimalware API, limited access to the Windows ecosystem, and the inability to operate efficiently without being set as the default application. Microsoft defended its position by stating that Defender is an integrated feature of Windows provided at no extra cost, and users can install third-party solutions freely. The CCI found no evidence of coercion or violation of the Competition Act, noting that the cybersecurity sector remains competitive and innovative. The CCI ultimately dismissed the claims against Microsoft, stating that the informant did not establish a prima facie case for action.

Winsage

March 4, 2025

CCI Dismisses Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Windows Defender

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigated an antitrust complaint against Microsoft regarding its bundling of Microsoft Defender with the Windows operating system. The complaint, made by an anonymous informant, claimed that this practice hindered independent antivirus software developers. Key concerns included access to APIs, integration pathways, and default settings that limited third-party antivirus solutions. Microsoft defended its practices by stating that Defender is part of Windows at no extra cost and that users can install third-party antivirus programs, which can be set as the default. The CCI found no merit in the allegations, concluding there was insufficient evidence of anti-competitive behavior and that users have the freedom to choose their antivirus solutions.