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Microsoft Software

Microsoft apologizes for upselling Copilot bundles, offers refunds to millions of users

Microsoft 365 subscribers can keep their current plan or switch to a Copilot-free option

What just happened? Just days after facing a potentially costly complaint from Australian regulators, Microsoft is now seeking to resolve the issue amicably. The company has expressed regret over its failure to properly communicate information about cheaper subscription options, though authorities in Canberra could still pursue a harsh penalty.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, November 7, 2025, 12:27 PM 13 comments

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Apple antitrust defense suggests iOS developers create web apps to bypass the App Store

But web apps are so 2007

By Cal Jeffrey, March 25, 2021, 3:47 PM 14 comments

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Electronics Apple

Australia set up a sting operation and caught Apple technicians lying red-handed

Apple caught in an Australian sting operation over 'error 53' repairs

By William Gayde, June 6, 2017, 7:00 AM 13 comments

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Gaming Industry

Australian watchdog sues Valve over 'misleading' Steam returns policy

By Tim Schiesser, August 29, 2014, 7:15 AM

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Australian consumer group issues court order forcing Apple to offer 24-month product warranties

By Justin Kahn, December 18, 2013, 5:00 PM 7 comments

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Apple to pay $2.25 million in Australia over misleading iPad 4G branding

By Jose Vilches, June 8, 2012, 11:00 AM 14 comments

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Apple drops new iPad's "4G" label, now called iPad + Cellular

By Lee Kaelin, May 14, 2012, 11:00 AM

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Apple sued by Australian consumer watchdog over 4G iPad

By Lee Kaelin, March 27, 2012, 8:30 AM 14 comments