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TLDR: Internet Explorer, China, Amazon, Google, E.U., U.S. Antitrust, Swiggy, Zomato, Spotify, Google Gender Suit, Nothing and OnePlus, Nagpur Hacking, U.N. Technology Envoy

Here is a quick lowdown on all the latest developments in tech news and policy

Bidding Farewell to Internet Explorer Come June 15th, Internet Explorer will be completely phased out announced Microsoft. Launched in 1995, the 27-year-old browser has faced stiff competition in the domain over the years. The company is now placing its browser eggs in the Microsoft Edge bucket. [Read More] China Announces New Rules Governing Mobile Apps Come August 1st, the Cyberspace Administration of China will implement new rules governing mobile apps. Announced on June 14th, the guidelines rules state apps that have functions to potentially impact public opinion will have to undergo a security review. App providers cannot use their platforms for activities endangering national security. [Read More] Amazon Offers Marketplace Data, Platform Visibility in Attempt to Close EU Antitrust Investigation In an attempt to close antitrust investigations into its operations in the EU without a fine, Amazon has offered to increase the visibility of competitors on its platform said sources in the know. It also offered sellers access to marketplace data. The EU competition regulator is seeking feedback on the proposal from users and competitors. It is likely that a decision on the matter will be taken by the end of the year. [Read More]. Amidst EU Antitrust Probe, Google Offers to Allow Competitors to Advertise on YouTube Similar to Amazon's attempts to close pending antitrust investigations without a fine, Google has reportedly offered competitors permission to advertise on YouTube. This comes after a 2021 EU antitrust investigation probing Google's potentially 'unfair advantage' in digital advertising—developed by partially restricting competitor…

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