Google to face EU charges over breach of landmark antitrust rules: reportEU regulators are set to charge Google for breaching antitrust rules after search result changes did not meet compliance standards.
US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.
US intensifies scrutiny of the EU's Digital Markets ActHouse Judiciary Chair expresses concern about potential discrimination against American companies by the EU's digital marketplace regulations.
Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets Act | TechCrunchY Combinator urges support for Europe's Digital Markets Act to enhance competition and innovation in the U.S. tech ecosystem.
Exclusive | European Union to slap Meta with fine up to $1B or more for breaching strict antitrust rules: sourcesEU fines Meta over $1 billion for violating antitrust rules, underlining enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
EU fines Meta 800 million for breaking law with MarketplaceThe EU continues to enforce stringent antitrust measures against major tech companies, highlighting their dominance and striving to enhance competition.
Google to face EU charges over breach of landmark antitrust rules: reportEU regulators are set to charge Google for breaching antitrust rules after search result changes did not meet compliance standards.
US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.
US intensifies scrutiny of the EU's Digital Markets ActHouse Judiciary Chair expresses concern about potential discrimination against American companies by the EU's digital marketplace regulations.
Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets Act | TechCrunchY Combinator urges support for Europe's Digital Markets Act to enhance competition and innovation in the U.S. tech ecosystem.
Exclusive | European Union to slap Meta with fine up to $1B or more for breaching strict antitrust rules: sourcesEU fines Meta over $1 billion for violating antitrust rules, underlining enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
EU fines Meta 800 million for breaking law with MarketplaceThe EU continues to enforce stringent antitrust measures against major tech companies, highlighting their dominance and striving to enhance competition.
EU must 'fully' apply its market fairness rulebook on Google, search rivals urge | TechCrunchThe EU is urged to expand its investigation of Google under the Digital Markets Act for potentially unfair practices.
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunchThe Digital Markets Act empowers EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition and app variety.
EU to push forward with Apple and Meta investigationsEU will announce next month if Apple and Meta complied with the Digital Markets Act rules.
European DMA law now really forces Apple to changeEU enforces Digital Markets Act, mandating Apple to ensure interoperability by opening features for competitors.
Is Google Rigging Search? EU's Preliminary Findings Are InThe European Commission claims Google is violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing on Search and the Play Store.
The EU wants Apple to open these iOS features to other gadgetsApple must enhance iOS interoperability with third-party devices by 2025 due to EU regulations.
EU must 'fully' apply its market fairness rulebook on Google, search rivals urge | TechCrunchThe EU is urged to expand its investigation of Google under the Digital Markets Act for potentially unfair practices.
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunchThe Digital Markets Act empowers EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition and app variety.
EU to push forward with Apple and Meta investigationsEU will announce next month if Apple and Meta complied with the Digital Markets Act rules.
European DMA law now really forces Apple to changeEU enforces Digital Markets Act, mandating Apple to ensure interoperability by opening features for competitors.
Is Google Rigging Search? EU's Preliminary Findings Are InThe European Commission claims Google is violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing on Search and the Play Store.
The EU wants Apple to open these iOS features to other gadgetsApple must enhance iOS interoperability with third-party devices by 2025 due to EU regulations.
Risking Trump's Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair PracticesEU regulators are intensifying actions against Apple and Google for violations of the Digital Markets Act.
EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow AirDrop alternativesApple is subject to new EU interoperability rules, requiring access to iOS features for third-party manufacturers.
EU Big Tech crackdown: Commission calls out Google and Apple for antitrust violationsThe European Commission enforces digital antitrust rules on Google and Apple to ensure better competition and compliance.
Risking Trump's Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair PracticesThe EU is intensifying regulation on Apple and Google under the Digital Markets Act to ensure fair competition, amid potential U.S. pushback.
Europe's DMA forces Meta towards 'less personalized ads' | TechCrunchMeta is altering its ad strategy in the EU due to legal pressure, offering less personalized ads to avoid hefty fines.
iPadOS compliance with DMA regulations now examined by the EUApple is adapting iPadOS to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, particularly by allowing third-party app stores and user default settings.
Risking Trump's Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair PracticesEU regulators are intensifying actions against Apple and Google for violations of the Digital Markets Act.
EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow AirDrop alternativesApple is subject to new EU interoperability rules, requiring access to iOS features for third-party manufacturers.
EU Big Tech crackdown: Commission calls out Google and Apple for antitrust violationsThe European Commission enforces digital antitrust rules on Google and Apple to ensure better competition and compliance.
Risking Trump's Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair PracticesThe EU is intensifying regulation on Apple and Google under the Digital Markets Act to ensure fair competition, amid potential U.S. pushback.
Europe's DMA forces Meta towards 'less personalized ads' | TechCrunchMeta is altering its ad strategy in the EU due to legal pressure, offering less personalized ads to avoid hefty fines.
iPadOS compliance with DMA regulations now examined by the EUApple is adapting iPadOS to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, particularly by allowing third-party app stores and user default settings.
The Stack: This Week in Big TechThe DOJ's filing pushes for a breakup of Google, demanding a divestment of Chrome.
Google Search charged with breaking EU antitrust rulesGoogle faces antitrust charges for giving preferential treatment to its own services in violation of the DMA.
The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in finesThe EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
EC says Google, Apple in violation of DMA gatekeeper rulesThe EU has found Google in violation of the Digital Markets Act for self-preferencing and restricting app developers.Google plans to adjust its search practices in early 2024, but it may still not comply with EU regulations.
Search Monopoly 2.0: How Google Is Quietly Killing The Open WebGoogle is accused of superficial compliance with the Digital Markets Act, undermining competition while following the rules.
Apple and Google in the hot seat as European regulators ignore Trump warningsThe European Commission is firmly enforcing the Digital Markets Act against Big Tech, targeting Apple and Google for regulatory compliance.
The Stack: This Week in Big TechThe DOJ's filing pushes for a breakup of Google, demanding a divestment of Chrome.
Google Search charged with breaking EU antitrust rulesGoogle faces antitrust charges for giving preferential treatment to its own services in violation of the DMA.
The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in finesThe EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
EC says Google, Apple in violation of DMA gatekeeper rulesThe EU has found Google in violation of the Digital Markets Act for self-preferencing and restricting app developers.Google plans to adjust its search practices in early 2024, but it may still not comply with EU regulations.
Search Monopoly 2.0: How Google Is Quietly Killing The Open WebGoogle is accused of superficial compliance with the Digital Markets Act, undermining competition while following the rules.
Apple and Google in the hot seat as European regulators ignore Trump warningsThe European Commission is firmly enforcing the Digital Markets Act against Big Tech, targeting Apple and Google for regulatory compliance.
EU must enforce Digital Markets Act despite looming trade war with USThe European Commission is poised to enforce the Digital Markets Act against major tech companies, risking escalating US-EU tensions.
Europe slams the brakes on Apple innovation in the EUThe European Commission's actions against Apple degrade competition, consumer protection, and business viability, while increasing risks of data exploitation and insecurity.
E.U. fines Meta $840 million for abusive practices on Facebook MarketplaceMeta fined $840 million for unlawfully using Facebook Marketplace to gain an unfair market advantage in classified ads.
Europe is trying to get non-Apple smartwatches to work better with iPhonesThe European Commission mandates Apple improve interoperability with third-party devices under the Digital Markets Act.
EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS | TechCrunchThe European Commission is mandating interoperability for Apple under the Digital Markets Act, due by early 2025.
Meta revises ad consent model to allay EC concernsMeta updates ad model on Facebook and Instagram following EC findings on DMA violations, offering users a choice between ad-free subscription or less personalized ads.
EU must enforce Digital Markets Act despite looming trade war with USThe European Commission is poised to enforce the Digital Markets Act against major tech companies, risking escalating US-EU tensions.
Europe slams the brakes on Apple innovation in the EUThe European Commission's actions against Apple degrade competition, consumer protection, and business viability, while increasing risks of data exploitation and insecurity.
E.U. fines Meta $840 million for abusive practices on Facebook MarketplaceMeta fined $840 million for unlawfully using Facebook Marketplace to gain an unfair market advantage in classified ads.
Europe is trying to get non-Apple smartwatches to work better with iPhonesThe European Commission mandates Apple improve interoperability with third-party devices under the Digital Markets Act.
EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS | TechCrunchThe European Commission is mandating interoperability for Apple under the Digital Markets Act, due by early 2025.
Meta revises ad consent model to allay EC concernsMeta updates ad model on Facebook and Instagram following EC findings on DMA violations, offering users a choice between ad-free subscription or less personalized ads.
Progress on online privacy: now, next & long-term prioritiesUser privacy is a marketing reality, not just a compliance obligation, highlighting the need for brands to adapt to evolving regulations.
Vivaldi 7.2 browser wants to topple tech's feudal lordsVivaldi 7.2 delivers faster browsing speeds but struggles to entice users from established competitors.The CEO highlights the need for a privacy-focused alternative to tech giants' browsers.
Progress on online privacy: now, next & long-term prioritiesUser privacy is a marketing reality, not just a compliance obligation, highlighting the need for brands to adapt to evolving regulations.
Vivaldi 7.2 browser wants to topple tech's feudal lordsVivaldi 7.2 delivers faster browsing speeds but struggles to entice users from established competitors.The CEO highlights the need for a privacy-focused alternative to tech giants' browsers.
Where next for cloud market regulation in Europe? | Computer WeeklyA fair, open, and interoperable cloud market is still a distant goal for Europe.
Apple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in BrazilApple must allow alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil within 90 days, following similar obligations in the EU.
Skich launches an alternative app store on iOS in the EU | TechCrunchSkich launches a mobile games marketplace to compete with major app stores following new EU regulations.
Apple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in BrazilApple must allow alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil within 90 days, following similar obligations in the EU.
Skich launches an alternative app store on iOS in the EU | TechCrunchSkich launches a mobile games marketplace to compete with major app stores following new EU regulations.
The latest alternative iOS app store in Europe is all about gamesSkich is launching a new third-party app store for iPhone gamers in the EU, aiming to provide a personalized gaming experience.
iOS 18.4 introduces a new default navigation app choice, but only in EuropeiOS 18.4 allows EU users to set default navigation apps apart from Apple Maps, enhancing user choice.
Spotify claims Apple is not doing enough to comply with DMASpotify alleges Apple is noncompliant with the Digital Markets Act, pressing the EU to act against its practices that disadvantage developers.
Apple's Got BEEF With NSFW Hot Tub Browser - Here's Why...Apple is forced to allow third-party app stores due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, enabling the first adult content browser on iOS.
Apple and Meta go to war over interoperability vs. privacy | TechCrunchApple and Meta are in conflict over interoperability and privacy under the EU's Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns about user data security.
Apple and Meta argue over access to software toolsApple is rejecting Meta's requests for access to its software tools due to privacy and security concerns, fearing compromised user data.
Apple and Meta are beefing over the DMA's mandated interoperability requestsApple claims Meta's interoperability requests under the DMA could threaten user privacy and security.Meta disputes Apple's privacy concerns, asserting they mask anticompetitive behavior.
Apple is 'deeply concerned' about AltStore's porn appApple expresses concern over the release of the first porn app for iOS, raising safety issues for users.
Spotify claims Apple is not doing enough to comply with DMASpotify alleges Apple is noncompliant with the Digital Markets Act, pressing the EU to act against its practices that disadvantage developers.
Apple's Got BEEF With NSFW Hot Tub Browser - Here's Why...Apple is forced to allow third-party app stores due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, enabling the first adult content browser on iOS.
Apple and Meta go to war over interoperability vs. privacy | TechCrunchApple and Meta are in conflict over interoperability and privacy under the EU's Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns about user data security.
Apple and Meta argue over access to software toolsApple is rejecting Meta's requests for access to its software tools due to privacy and security concerns, fearing compromised user data.
Apple and Meta are beefing over the DMA's mandated interoperability requestsApple claims Meta's interoperability requests under the DMA could threaten user privacy and security.Meta disputes Apple's privacy concerns, asserting they mask anticompetitive behavior.
Apple is 'deeply concerned' about AltStore's porn appApple expresses concern over the release of the first porn app for iOS, raising safety issues for users.
Council Post: How Big Incoming Privacy Laws And Trends Will Shape AdTechEmerging privacy laws and trends in 2025 will significantly reshape data collection practices for the adtech industry.
First native iPhone porn app arrives in EU | TechCrunchThe EU's Digital Markets Act allows alternative app stores, enabling the launch of adult content apps on iOS.
The first 'approved' iPhone porn app is coming to EuropeAltStore PAL launches first Apple approved adult content browser, Hot Tub, in EU.Digital Markets Act allows for alternative app installations on iOS devices.AltStore PAL supports marginalized communities with donations to relevant causes.
Meta's pay-or-consent model criticized by EU consumer groupsMeta's pay-or-consent model faces criticism from EU consumer organizations for potentially infringing laws and inadequately presenting choices to users.
X's depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU's strictest antitrust lawX successfully avoided gatekeeper status under the EU's Digital Markets Act due to insufficient market impact.
EU decides X isn't worthy of its toughest regulationsThe EU decided not to classify Elon Musk's X as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act due to its limited impact and user reach.
Meta's pay-or-consent model criticized by EU consumer groupsMeta's pay-or-consent model faces criticism from EU consumer organizations for potentially infringing laws and inadequately presenting choices to users.
X's depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU's strictest antitrust lawX successfully avoided gatekeeper status under the EU's Digital Markets Act due to insufficient market impact.
EU decides X isn't worthy of its toughest regulationsThe EU decided not to classify Elon Musk's X as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act due to its limited impact and user reach.
Google Testing Nearby Hotels & Restaurants In Google Business Profile ListingGoogle is testing the addition of nearby businesses in Google Business Profiles, possibly influenced by the Digital Markets Act.
Roblox will now give users 25% more of its in-game currency if you buy Robux on its website | TechCrunchRoblox is encouraging purchases of its currency directly from the web, offering 25% more Robux to bypass app store fees.
Report: Amazon is likely to face an EU antitrust investigation next yearAmazon may face an EU investigation in 2025 for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act.
EU events on curbing big tech distorted' by attenders with industry links21% of attendees at EU workshops on big tech regulation didn't disclose industry links, impacting transparency and public debate.
EU to Apple: "Let Users Choose Their Software"; Apple: "Nah"The Digital Markets Act enhances user rights and interoperability by limiting the control of tech platforms.
X deemed not important enough to face EU antitrust regulationsX is not classified as a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act, impacting its advertising relevance and revenue.