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www.gsmarena.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Leaving the EU for too long will make you lose access to third party app stores in iOS

Apple released iOS 17.4 for DMA compliance with limitations on third-party app stores for EU citizens leaving the EU.
Access to third-party app stores is restricted if EU citizens are 'away for too long', with undefined timeframes, but a grace period for short-term travel is mentioned. [ more ]
Mashable SEA
2 months ago
EU data protection

iMessage dodged EU's 'gatekeeper' label, but WhatsApp didn't. Here's why.

Apple and Microsoft services were not declared 'gatekeeper services' by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The European Commission will continue monitoring these services for any substantial changes in the future. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Web design

Apple makes it official: No Home Screen web apps in the EU

Apple will not support Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iOS devices in Europe under its forthcoming iOS 17.4 release.
This change to not support PWAs was made as part of Apple's work to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). [ more ]
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ReadWrite
2 months ago
EU data protection

Google introduces new search update to comply with EU tech rules

Google introduces search results changes and new advertising features for app developers in compliance with EU regulations.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires leading tech companies like Google to adhere to specific rules by March 7. [ more ]
Polygon
3 months ago
Video games

How did Fortnite get back on iOS?

Fortnite will be making its way back to iOS through an Epic Games Store app thanks to new legislation in the EU.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU aims to regulate the control that giant companies, including Apple, have on their respective markets. [ more ]
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