Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple Vice-President of Finance, Alex Roman, lied under oath during a court proceeding, leading to a referral for criminal contempt investigation. The judge criticized Apple for its anticompetitive practices and ordered the company to comply with a prior injunction barring them from imposing new fees on app developers.

Elon Musk has escalated his feud with Sam Altman by threatening Apple with legal action over alleged antitrust violations, claiming that the App Store favors OpenAI's ChatGPT over his Grok chatbot. The dispute arises amid ongoing tensions stemming from Musk's exit from OpenAI and his criticisms of Altman’s management of the company. Altman retaliated by suggesting Musk’s accusations are hypocritical given his own manipulations of social media algorithms.

In 1997, Microsoft invested $150 million in Apple, which seemed like a lifeline for the struggling company, but the deal was part of a strategic negotiation that involved settling patent disputes and ensuring both companies' survival. The investment not only kept Apple afloat but also allowed Microsoft to avoid antitrust issues, ultimately shaping the tech landscape for the next two decades.

A U.S. judge has determined that Apple failed to comply with a court order aimed at reforming its App Store practices, which were deemed anti-competitive. This ruling could have significant implications for Apple's operations and the broader app market as it may force changes to their current policies.

Apple executive Eddie Cue announced that the company is considering integrating AI search engines into mobile Safari, aiming to challenge Google's dominance in the search market. This shift comes as Safari's search usage has declined, with users increasingly favoring AI-driven solutions. Cue mentioned discussions with alternative search companies, pointing to a growing landscape of potential competitors.

Apple has been fined €500 million and Meta €200 million by EU antitrust regulators for breaching new laws aimed at regulating major tech companies. Both companies have two months to comply with the orders or face further penalties, with Meta criticizing the decision as unfairly targeting American businesses.

Elon Musk announced that his AI startup xAI will take legal action against Apple, alleging antitrust violations related to App Store rankings. Musk claims Apple's practices favor OpenAI's ChatGPT, making it difficult for other AI apps, like xAI's Grok, to compete for the top spot. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman responded to Musk's claims, emphasizing the need for transparency in competition.