Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. One case involves Apple’s App Store, while the other centers on Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. The Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (June 14) that the European Commision (EC) will bring charges against Apple after determining that the company is not complying with a requirement that it …
After the Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to allow third-party app stores for iOS in Europe, several developers have launched alternative stores, like the AltStore and MacPaw’s Setapp (currently in closed beta). The latest entrant is Aptoide, the long-standing Android app store upstart, which is launching a game store in Europe. The company announced …
Use of independent browsers in the EU has jumped since the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on 7th March, shifting the digital landscape. Data six browser companies have shared with Reuters highlights the legislation’s immediate impact. The DMA requires tech giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft to make it easier to switch to …
Apple articulated its stance during its submissions to the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL), saying it “prefers a regulatory framework that fosters innovation” rather than imposing stringent pre-emptive measures. Last week, the CDCL unveiled a comprehensive report [pdf] alongside the draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024, prompting divergent views from stakeholders. Under the proposed bill, …
Appleâs iOS 17.4 update is due to arrive any minute now, along with game-changing new features that will transform your iPhone forever. Appleâs iOS 17.4 comes with huge implications for iPhone users based in the EU, because the upgrade allows iOS sideloading, opening up the App Store and platform for the first time to comply …
Apple’s next iPhone update—unless there’s another surprise mini-update like iOS 17.3.1—will be iOS 17.4. Unusually, Apple has given us a clue as to when it will come, though this article is about pinning down the date as much as we can. iOs 17.4 is coming soon. But how soon, exactly? David Phelan February 15 update …
Image Credits: Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek / Getty Images (Image has been modified) PayPal is working on a new consumer app for its mobile customers, and suggested that it will be “ready” to take advantage of the new EU regulation, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), when it goes into effect next month for tech “gatekeepers,” …
Image Credits: Opera Opera revealed today that it will launch a new AI-powered browser built on its own engine for iOS in Europe. The Norway-based company announced the change following the news that Apple is going to allow alternative browser engines to run on iOS as a result of the requirements of the European Digital …
TikTok is joining Facebook parent company Meta in challenging the “gatekeeper” status under the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA). The development comes a few days after Microsoft, Google and Amazon decided not to challenge their designations, while Apple is yet to respond on the issue.The DMA will essentially force tech giants to make …
Apple is reportedly arguing with the European Union that iMessage should not be classified as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, as it does not meet the popularity criteria.The European Commission will release a list of designated gatekeepers on September 6. This list will include the names of companies that are deemed to …