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EU competition chief jabs at Apple from both sides over AI delay
The European Union's competition chief is not happy about Apple delaying the rollout of Apple Intelligence AI features in the bloc.
Kris Holt06.28.2024
Apple may face a mammoth fine after the EU said it violated competition rules
EU officials have accused Apple of violating Digital Markets Act rules by not freely allowing developers to tell users about alternate payment options away from the App Store. If found guilty, Apple may be fined up to tens of billions of dollars.
Kris Holt06.24.2024
Apple will reportedly withhold new AI features in Europe due to regulations
Apple said on Friday that it would delay iOS 18’s marquee AI features in the European Union, conveniently blaming Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The company claimed it would block the launch of Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring on the Mac and SharePlay Screen Sharing in the EU this year.
Will Shanklin06.21.2024
EU criticizes Meta's 'privacy for cash' business model
The European Data Protection Board states Meta and other big players should forego "consent or pay" models.
Sarah Fielding04.18.2024
The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing
The European Commission has opened investigations into Apple and Google over their new policies for developers in the EU. The bloc is looking into whether the fees and conditions comply with strict new rules for major tech firms.
Kris Holt03.25.2024
Meta sets a date for killing off CrowdTangle
Meta is shutting down CrowdTangle in August. Reporters and researchers used the platform to investigate social media practices.
Sarah Fielding03.14.2024
Apple will allow iOS apps to be distributed on websites in the EU
Apple will soon allow developers who meet certain criteria let iOS users in the EU download their apps from the web. The company has made some major App Store changes to comply with new rules in the bloc.
Kris Holt03.12.2024
Apple will make it easier for EU users to switch to Android and delete Safari
The European Union's Digital Market Act has gone into effect and Apple has announced required changes. These include the ability to choose other default browsers, rather than Safari.
Sarah Fielding03.08.2024
Google is following Apple's lead by adding new developer fees in the EU
Google has revealed that it will indeed charge developers even if they don't use the Play Store, just like Apple did with the App Store.
Steve Dent03.07.2024
Google just outlined exactly how it's changing ahead of Thursday’s DMA deadline
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is officially in effect and Google just detailed exactly what the law means for the company. It outlined all of the changes being instituted as a result of the DMA.
Lawrence Bonk03.05.2024
Epic plans to launch its own iOS storefront in the EU this year
Epic just announced that Apple has granted it an iOS dev account for Europe after a lengthy legal battle. The company said that it’ll be launching a digital storefront for iOS devices, along with the hit game Fortnite, later this year.
Lawrence Bonk02.16.2024
Apple won’t have to make iMessage work with other messaging services, EU says
The EU has determined that Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing and Edge aren't dominant enough in their markets to be subject to stricter regulation. As such, iMessage won't need to comply with the Digital Markets Act, and Apple won't need to make it interoperable with other messaging services.
Kris Holt02.13.2024
Apple joins Meta and ByteDance in contesting the EU’s ‘gatekeeper’ designation
Apple has joined Meta and TikTok owner ByteDance in contesting their platforms’ inclusions in the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The legislation allows regulators to designate dominant companies’ services or platforms as “gatekeepers,” or big and powerful enough to act as a bottleneck between businesses and customers.
Will Shanklin11.17.2023
EU confirms the six tech giants subject to its strict new competition laws
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft now have until March to make sure certain services comply with strict EU rules around their ecosystems. The Digital Markets Act doesn't apply to Samsung for the time being.
Kris Holt09.06.2023
Xbox head says Microsoft's mobile game store could arrive next year
Microsoft is preparing to launch an Xbox store on iOS and Android as early as next year, according to Xbox head Phil Spencer.
Igor Bonifacic03.20.2023
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly preparing to open iOS to competing app stores in an effort to placate European lawmakers.
Igor Bonifacic12.13.2022
European Union passes landmark laws to rein in big tech
The Digital Services and Markets Acts are designed to promote fair competition, tackle hate speech and prevent abuse of targeted advertising.
Daniel Cooper07.05.2022
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
Following a marathon 16-hour negotiation session, the European Union reached an agreement early Saturday to adopt the Digital Services Act. E
Igor Bonifacic04.23.2022
The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rules
The UK is also planning to clamp down on harmful content on social media.
Kris Holt12.15.2020