Google Beats Oracle on API Copyright and Other Tech Headlines You Need to Know
The Supreme Court ruled APIs uncopyrightable, letting Google use Java code in Android, while LG exits the smartphone market, a massive Facebook data leak surfaces, UK developer jobs surge amid skill shortages, and Python 3.9.4 patches critical security flaws.
On April 5, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that APIs are not subject to copyright, allowing Google to legally use Java API code in Android, ending a decade‑long dispute with Oracle.
LG Electronics announced it will shut down its loss‑making mobile division, ending phone exports by July 31 and shifting resources to areas such as electric‑vehicle components, robotics and AI, while still supporting existing devices for a limited period.
A fresh leak exposed data of 533 million Facebook users, including phone numbers and personal details, reportedly obtained via a Telegram bot and posted by security researcher Alon Gal, raising concerns about potential misuse and regulatory scrutiny.
In the UK, the number of developers in private firms grew by 74 000 over three years, making computer programming the fastest‑growing occupation, yet employers report a severe shortage of digital development skills.
Python 3.9.3 was recalled due to a critical security flaw and ABI incompatibility; the Python team released an emergency patch, Python 3.9.4, and urges developers to upgrade promptly.
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