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Changes to the App Store and the way consumers and developers can purchase apps and subscriptions has been announced by Apple that will hopefully keep developers and consumers happy, and end US court action against the tech giant - along with setting up a fund to help small US developers.

Apple plans to make new contributions of more than $430 billion in the US and add 20,000 jobs across the country over the next five years.

American computer software solutions and services provider for manufacturers PTC has announced the newest addition to its Vuforia augmented reality (AR) enterprise platform - the Vuforia Engine Area Targets offering - which it claims as the first offering in the market to support the creations of immersive AR experiences for spaces up to 300,000 square feet.

In advance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the US, held every year in October, KnowBe4 is offering a free social media safety course in what is also an obvious attempt to promote the fact it provides security awareness training and a simulated phishing platform.

The prevalence and severity of cyber attacks are increasing at an alarming rate every year, so much so, that statistics estimate that cybercrime will cost the global economy a colossal $6 trillion per year by 2021 - with Australia among the countries most targeted by significant cyber attacks, according to analysis by one software firm.

American companies remained the most active investors in the cyber security technology space during the five years between 2014 and 2018, according to a newly published analyst report.

Huawei has been under a lot of pressure in 2019, including reports late last week that Google would not allow its apps and services on the upcoming Mate 30 Pro, with Huawei now issuing a statement regarding US DoJ probes into the company.

Ericsson is planning to build its first fully-automated smart factory in the US to produce advanced antenna system radios for rapid 5G deployments.

Global engineering software company Altair is collaborating with RMIT University to provide unlimited access to high-tech simulation software used by Boeing, Telstra and GM Holden to reduce the weight of aeroplane and automotive structures.

Starring Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc and narrated by Academy Award-winning actor, Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey opens exclusively at IMAX Melbourne on September 6.

US telco Sprint and global telco network equipment manufacturer Ericsson have announced "a global relationship to build a distributed and virtualised core network dedicated specifically to IoT, in addition to a world-class IoT operating system".

Verizon has tested an "in-stadium pre-commercial 5G network connection to demonstrate how massive speed and bandwidth can bring live video and virtual reality experiences to new levels".

The Consumer Technology Association's annual report now includes streaming services, projected to contribute US$19.5 billion in revenue, with the full video of the presentation to the media available below.

Twice bitten by delays, but no longer shy, Bixby is now officially rolling out to US owners of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, despite Samsung stating three weeks ago that it still needed more “big data".

Mobile platform and services provider Syntonic says its "first of its kind" and "in-depth" survey has found that US businesses are overspending "more than US$2.6 billion annually on BYOD reimbursements".

Unlimited isn’t truly unlimited with the limitations of 4G networks not yet being 5G capable, but within limits, two major US telcos have introduced unlimited voice, text and data plans.

As Australia’s long wait for DOCSIS 3.1 continues, a US cable operator will have four of its five largest cities launching DOCSIS 3.1 tech and speeds by the end of 2016.

The US has traditionally been slow in adopting new communications technology, but it is now aiming for 5G leadership with next-generation wireless technology in spectrum above 24GHz.

The US FCC has adopted rules "to facilitate next generation wireless technologies", which means setting the pace for 5G leadership. 

If you’re a Foxtel Sport customer, you can watch all five episodes of the "30 for 30 documentary O.J.: Made in America" ahead of the full linear broadcast.