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Timestamps:
0:00 DETENTION FOR A WEEK
0:13 Google antitrust lawsuit
1:16 Biden executive order
2:03 Microsoft is having trouble
2:55 Blinkist
3:38 QUICK BITS
3:48 Twitter gives in to India
4:17 Qualcomm made a smartphone
4:42 Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 5a leaks
5:10 Google Pay balance is useful
5:30 Oneplus throttling phones
NEWS SOURCES
THE RECKONING HAS BEGUN
Google sued by 36 states for antitrust https://linustechtips.com/topic/1354694-google-sued-by-36-states-over-play-store-fees/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/7/22567532/google-play-store-antitrust-lawsuit-state-ag-app-fees
Quashed Galaxy Store
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-galaxy-store-1640862/
iOS-like anti-steering rules https://twitter.com/backlon/status/1412926886389317636
Google response https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/lawsuit-ignores-choice-android-and-google-play/
LET ME FIX MY STUFF, THAT’S AN ORDER
Right to Repair executive order
https://www.engadget.com/biden-executive-order-call-for-reinstating-net-neutrality-141029471.html
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/07/09/fact-sheet-executive-order-on-promoting-competition-in-the-american-economy/
https://www.ft.com/content/c207e1c4-8978-4482-8b4d-c353acce33d1
But need another Dem on FCC https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/07/biden-urges-fcc-to-undo-pais-legacy-but-it-cant-until-he-picks-a-third-democrat/
IS MICROSOFT OKAY
Windows 11 will require clean install on Win7 / 8
Windows 11 requires clean install when upgrading from Windows 7/8/8.1
Insider build is kinda jank https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/early-windows-11-builds-show-microsoft-has-lots-of-work-ahead/
print nightmare patch didn’t actually fix it
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-keeps-failing-patch-windows-printnightmare-bug/
QUICK BITS
TWITTER AVOIDS SHADOWBAN
Twitter to comply with India’s rules
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/twitter-appoints-india-interim-compliance-exec-fill-other-jobs-soon-2021-07-08/
https://www.bloombergquint.com/technology/twitter-pledges-to-fully-comply-with-india-internet-rules
https://www.firstpost.com/india/all-who-live-work-in-india-will-have-to-abide-by-rules-of-country-says-new-it-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-9789461.html
R U 1 OF THE ~*’COOL KIDS’*~ ?
Qualcomm Smartphone for Insiders
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1354982-qualcomm-and-asus-are-releasing-a-snapdragon-insiders-branded-phone/
HIGH PIXEL COUNT
Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro specs leaked, Whitechapel listed
https://www.frontpagetech.com/2021/07/08/exclusive-full-final-specifications-for-pixel-6-and-pixel-6-pro/
Pixel 5a spotted at FCC
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/08/pixel-5a-makes-a-stop-at-the-fcc-before-heading-to-your-pocket/
YOU’LL PAY FOR THIS…
Google Pay debit card
https://9to5google.com/2021/07/07/google-pay-balance-card-nfc-android/
[U] Virtual Google Pay cards now rolling out to some users for tap to pay in stores
THROTTLE DOWN
Oneplus admits to throttling apps
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-9-pro-performance-throttling-popular-apps/
https://gizmodo.com/oneplus-admits-it-throttles-popular-apps-on-its-flagshi-1847253576
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