Apple gives small developers more ways around its alternative app store tax
Apple exempts more developers from Core Technology Fee in the EU, focused on free apps without monetization or small developers with less than â¬10 million in annual revenue. [ more ]
Apple adds more carve-outs to its EU core tech fee after criticism from devs | TechCrunch
Developers of free apps in the EU can now avoid the 'core technology fee' from Apple, while those earning under a revenue threshold get more time before paying. [ more ]
The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing
Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google are being investigated by the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act.
Concerns include restrictions on app developers to steer consumers to offers outside app stores, prompting scrutiny over self-preferencing and lack of user choice. [ more ]
Q1 in Ad Tech: TikTok Turbulence, Privacy Sandbox and the DMA
TikTok's significant sales growth in Q1 2024 positions it to potentially surpass Meta as the largest social media company by sales.
The EU's Digital Markets Act is impacting major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Apple, with investigations into anti-competitive practices. [ more ]
EU begins investigating Meta, Apple and Google under new tech law - SiliconANGLE
The European Commission has launched investigations into Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc. for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act.
The Digital Markets Act affects various aspects of big tech companies' business practices, including competition, privacy, and app payment guidelines. [ more ]
EU signals doubts over legality of Meta's privacy fee | TechCrunch
The European Union signaled disapproval of Meta's tactic to extract consent through a paid subscription or tracking agreement.
The EU is closely monitoring tech giants' compliance with digital rules, emphasizing the importance of abiding by both the letter and spirit of the law. [ more ]
Apple's App Store has operated with a 30 percent commission across 175 countries generating over $1 trillion in sales and creating millions of jobs.
Local rules in different regions are challenging Apple's control over the App Store, with demands for alternative payment systems and app marketplaces. [ more ]
EU criticizes Meta's 'privacy for cash' business model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) emphasizes that people should not have to choose between giving their data or paying for privacy on major online platforms. [ more ]
European Commission Examines Alphabet, Apple & Meta's Walled Gardens Under the DMA
European Commission opens investigations into Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for gatekeeping practices under the Digital Markets Act.
DMA aims to promote fairness and competition among digital products and services, ensuring customers have a choice between providers for online services. [ more ]
Apple, Google, and Meta are being investigated by the EU under new Big Tech regulation
The EU opened non-compliance investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google's parent company under the new Digital Markets Act.
The investigation is focused on areas such as Alphabet's rules on steering, Apple's rules on the App Store, and Meta's 'pay or consent model'. [ more ]
The Stack: Big Tech in Hot Water Under Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act; Spotify to Provide More Educational Content with Video Based Lessons
Big tech faces legal challenges globally, including Apple's antitrust lawsuit and the EU's actions under the DMA and DSA.
Spotify aims to enhance its platform with educational video content, joining the trend of tech companies diversifying their services. [ more ]
The European Commission to Investigate Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for DMA Non-Compliance; Spotify Testing Video Learning Courses; 2024 Political Ad Spend to Nearly Triple 2016 Spend
The European Commission is investigating Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for DMA non-compliance
Spotify is introducing video learning courses to its platform [ more ]
Apple, Google and Meta face first formal investigations under EU's DMA | TechCrunch
The European Union announced investigations under the Digital Markets Act on Alphabet/Google, Apple, and Meta for non-compliance with ex ante competition rules.
The investigations focus on various practices including self-preferencing in search results, steering in app stores, and 'pay or consent' model used by Meta. [ more ]
EC antitrust team opens DMA probe of Apple, Meta, Alphabet
The European Commission initiates probes under the Digital Markets Act targeting tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for potential non-compliance.
The DMA is aimed at curbing the power of these companies by investigating issues such as self-preferencing on Google Search, steering in the Apple Store, and more. [ more ]
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market. [ more ]
Apple to allow web distribution for iOS apps in latest DMA tweaks | TechCrunch
Apple will allow iOS developers in the EU to distribute apps from the web to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apps distributed through Apple's Web Distribution APIs must meet Notarization requirements and can only be installed from a website domain registered with Apple. [ more ]
Congress talks big game about reining in Big Tech. Europe is doing it.
Europe introducing new rules under Digital Markets Act for tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and TikTok.
DMA aims to make digital markets 'fairer' and more competitive, targeting 22 services including search engines, browsers, operating systems, and social media platforms. [ more ]