Apple has reportedly been given antitrust clearance from the European Commission to acquire Beats Electronics.
Reports say the Commission approved of the $3 billion takeover of the maker of Beats Headphones and the operator of music streaming service Beats Music. The acquisition was announced last May.
According to reports, the takeover marks …read more
As South Korean officials review Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset operations, reports say earlier predictions that the rest of the Nokia business will evolve into a patent troll are likely to come true.
According to one unnamed official at Samsung, Nokia has been demanding high patent licensing fees from its rivals; …read more
US-based Microsoft is reportedly facing an antitrust investigation in China after reports emerged Monday that the company’s offices in the Asian nation were searched by government officials.
Local media reported Monday that China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce conducted surprised searches at Microsoft offices in four Chinese cities over the …read more
July 21 – The Channel Islands names Michael Byrne as its new competition chief.
July 22 – Hong Kong’s new Competition Commission will be led by Stanley Wong.
July …read more