Japan’s App Store Shake-Up: Google and Apple’s Unenthusiastic Adaptation
APAC in Brief: Google and Apple reluctantly adjust to Japan’s MSCA, allowing third-party app stores, while AMD deepens ties with China. Asahi admits cybersecurity oversight, Debian embraces China’s Loongson CPUs, and Infosys faces a trading halt. Meanwhile, Hong Kong cracks down on pirate karaoke venues. It’s a tech rollercoaster!
Hot Take:
It’s like Christmas came early for app developers, AMD investors, and karaoke enthusiasts alike. Google and Apple begrudgingly open up their app stores, AMD decides China is the place to be, and Hong Kong pirate karaoke bars get the holiday crackdown treatment. It’s a tale of tech giants, chip whispers, and off-key singers. The only thing missing is a cybersecurity carol to sum it all up!
Key Points:
- Google and Apple adjust to Japan’s MSCA, allowing third-party app stores.
- AMD plans to deepen investment in China, according to CEO Lisa Su.
- Asahi’s President declares their cyberattack a management failure.
- Debian announces support for Loongson’s loong64 architecture.
- Infosys sees a bizarre share price spike, leading to NYSE suspensions.
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