FTC Approves Microsoft Skype Deal!

FTC Approves Microsoft Skype Deal! http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The long waited and most discussed tech deal in the recent past has got approval from The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today. The unprecedented $8.5 Billion dollar deal has made people wonder about the feasibility of the deal. Most thought this will be the end of M$ big honcho Steve Ballmer. Well now we have to wait and see.
Microsoft already got the blame for Skype's recent spotty service, even though it had nothing to do with Microsoft.
We can in any case expect Skype to pop up in all things Microsoft like XBox, outlook and possibly it's partners.
We will just have to see, if Microsoft can Kill Skype but who is there to take the place? Google Voice? Possibly.
Reuters

Apple Losing Trust Over Subscription Requirements WIth. Antitrust Regulators

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The Justice Department and the FTC are looking in to if Apple is breaking U.S. antitrust laws by forcing / coaxing media companies' customers into the payment system for its iTunes store which require a 30% cut, according to the people familiar with the situation, WSJ published,
The European Commission, have mentioned that the commission was aware of the new subscription service and was "carefully monitoring the situation.", according to EC spokesperson.

It looks like APple is trying lock down usrs and publishers within it's confinements as the tablet market currently Apple is enjoying is being encroached by Android tablets, some of which, like Motorola XOOM, are better and more expensive. I should know, I am getting a Motorola XOOM.
Subscriptions will not be a problem as I do not have any and music, I buy else where. But I hope those Apple fan boys realize what Apple is doing to them.
I hope if Apple is doing something wrong, hope the authorities will get them, but then again, what would I do in Apple's shoes, It is a free market!
Read more at WSJ with past and present FTC and Justice department interests on Apple's deeds.

Apple Trying To Dodge Antitrust Probe

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Media is reporting that Apple is trying to dodge the antitrust probe by making amenments to it's developer policies it seems. The early indications showed that the probe was centered around Apple Adobe saga but now it seem to include iADs, the Apple's own advertising progrem. Just like prohibiting users from using third party tools like Adobe flash.
Apple also restricted users from sharing the user data with third parties, which is crucial in attracting advertisers based on demographics of the users of the app or the game.
Initial news came from New York Post about the probe involving the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.The news about iAds, Apple's new mobile advertising platform for iPhone, iPod and iPad applications.The Wall Street Journal thinking that iAd, is reportedly under scrutiny after recent changes to Apple's developer agreement, preventing users from sharing the data with third parties, practically blocking any third party advertising.

WSJ