Plaintiffs argued that the technology giant had used its monopoly power to raise the prices of iPhone apps. Source: NYT > Business – ADAM LIPTAK and JACK NICAS
Silicon Valley Came to Kansas Schools. That Started a Rebellion.
Public schools in Kansas rolled out a web-based learning platform backed by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Now students have staged walkouts and sit-ins. Their parents have organized. Source: NYT > Business – NELLIE BOWLES
New Paid Apple News Service Said to Feature Wall Street Journal
The New York Times and The Washington Post are among the publishers that opted out of the subscription service because of its terms, two people familiar with the plans said. Source: NYT > Business – MIKE ISAAC
Apple Defends App Store Policies After Spotify’s Antitrust Complaint
Accused of using its App Store to undercut competitors, Apple said Spotify was treated like all other developers that use the App Store. Source: NYT > Business – ADAM SATARIANO
Tech Tip: How to Take Music Lessons Whenever (and Wherever) Works for You
Playing an instrument can be a rewarding hobby, but if finding the time and a teacher is a challenge, many apps can help get you started. Source: NYT > Business – J. D. BIERSDORFER
Tech We’re Using: When the Tools of the Trade Are the Keyboard and Mouse
For Daisuke Wakabayashi, who covers Google, computer accessories are important. Very important. Source: NYT > Business