Tech Roundup: Microsoft SIM, #netflixeverywhere & More

[A recurring feature on the latest in Science & Technology.]

Alphabet/Google -
Apple -
  • iMessage lawsuit that alleged had prevented former iPhone owners who switched to Android from receiving texts gets dismissed.
  • Reportedly cuts back on iPhone 6s orders due to falling demand; stock price dips below 100$.
  • Files patents for a dual camera system and waterproofed ports.
  • Ramps up efforts in AI by acquiring Emotient, a startup that uses artificial-intelligence technology to read people's emotions by analysing facial expressions; follows last year's similar purchase of Perceptio.
  • Registers top level car domains including apple.car, apple.cars and apple.auto.
  • May ship iPhone 7 with Lightning-connected EarPods, per 9To5Mac adding further credence to rumours that Apple will do away with 3.5-mm audio jack; Beats-branded wireless Bluetooth earphones also expected.
  • Announces record $1.1 billion in App Store sales during holiday season; customers spent $144 million on New Year's Day alone.
  • Samsung agrees to pay Apple $548 million, finally putting the long protracted patent infringement fight to an end.
Facebook -
Microsoft -
Others -

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