from TechRepublic2 months agoGoogle Changes Search Features to Appease EU RegulatorsGoogle's Search changes aim to comply with the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act and support comparison sites.
EU Commission Confirms That X Doesn't Qualify as Key Business PlatformX is not classified as a 'Gatekeeper' under the EU Digital Markets Act, avoiding compliance with strict anti-monopoly rules.
EU Commission Confirms That X Doesn't Qualify as Key Business PlatformThe European Commission confirmed that X does not qualify as a 'Gatekeeper' under the EU Digital Markets Act.X will not have to comply with EU anti-monopoly regulations currently.
Here's how the Apple antitrust suit could change iPhone designApple faces antitrust lawsuit for alleged iPhone monopoly leveraging its closed ecosystem.Recent EU actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act may influence changes in how Apple operates in the U.S.
Apple, the EU, and the threat of sideloaded applicationsApple's iOS 17.04 update allows sideloading apps and third-party app stores to comply with EU's Digital Markets Act, impacting mobile security and privacy measures.
Apple is first company charged with violating EU's DMA rulesApple's App Store 'steering' policies violate the EU's Digital Markets Act, leading to investigations and potential fines.
PayPal could challenge Apple Wallet in the EU | TechCrunchPayPal plans to develop a mobile wallet for EU users capitalizing on new iPhone NFC capabilities.
Home Screen Advantage - Infrequently NotedApple's plan to hinder web capabilities causing chaos in compliance with EU's DMA deadline.Cupertino's strategies to limit competition raising costs for competitors and affecting users.
Apple backtracks, won't remove progressive web apps in the EU after allProgressive web apps were initially going to be removed in iOS 17.4 in the EU due to compliance with the DMA but will now be supported.Apple will continue to offer support for Home Screen web apps in the EU, ensuring alignment with security and privacy models for native apps on iOS.
Here's how the Apple antitrust suit could change iPhone designApple faces antitrust lawsuit for alleged iPhone monopoly leveraging its closed ecosystem.Recent EU actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act may influence changes in how Apple operates in the U.S.
Apple, the EU, and the threat of sideloaded applicationsApple's iOS 17.04 update allows sideloading apps and third-party app stores to comply with EU's Digital Markets Act, impacting mobile security and privacy measures.
Apple is first company charged with violating EU's DMA rulesApple's App Store 'steering' policies violate the EU's Digital Markets Act, leading to investigations and potential fines.
PayPal could challenge Apple Wallet in the EU | TechCrunchPayPal plans to develop a mobile wallet for EU users capitalizing on new iPhone NFC capabilities.
Home Screen Advantage - Infrequently NotedApple's plan to hinder web capabilities causing chaos in compliance with EU's DMA deadline.Cupertino's strategies to limit competition raising costs for competitors and affecting users.
Apple backtracks, won't remove progressive web apps in the EU after allProgressive web apps were initially going to be removed in iOS 17.4 in the EU due to compliance with the DMA but will now be supported.Apple will continue to offer support for Home Screen web apps in the EU, ensuring alignment with security and privacy models for native apps on iOS.
'Fortnite' maker Epic Games launches its app store on iOS in the EU, worldwide on Android | TechCrunchEpic Games launches its iOS app store in the EU, providing more competition and access to its games for mobile users.
Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in JulyMicrosoft launching web-based store for mobile games, starting with its own titles, aiming for accessibility and no ecosystem lock-in.
'Fortnite' maker Epic Games launches its app store on iOS in the EU, worldwide on Android | TechCrunchEpic Games launches its iOS app store in the EU, providing more competition and access to its games for mobile users.
Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in JulyMicrosoft launching web-based store for mobile games, starting with its own titles, aiming for accessibility and no ecosystem lock-in.
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web | TechCrunchRevenueCat secures $12 million investment for expansion to web and supporting Roku.
Apple's New Guidelines Now Allow Game Emulators on App StoreApple will allow game emulator apps on App Store.Developers need to ensure emulation software complies with Apple's guidelines and laws.Apple is updating its policies due to the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Painful day for tech titans as EU finally sinks its regulatory teeth into them | John NaughtonThe EU Digital Markets Act imposes regulations on big tech companies to promote fair competition and limit market power.The act applies to only the largest tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and ByteDance.
As the Digital Markets Act's compliance deadline arrives, is your house in order?The compliance deadline for the EU's Digital Markets Act is March 6Consent Mode implementation for Google analytics and ad platform cookies is crucial for advertising activity.
ByteDance has to keep the EU's gatekeeper label under the Digital Markets ActUnder the EU Digital Markets Act, gatekeepers must make messaging apps interoperable, allow users to choose pre-installed apps, and avoid bias towards their services.
Europeans must pay Meta $10 a month to avoid being tracked. Regulators say that's not good enoughEU regulators accused Meta of breaching digital competition rules by forcing ad viewing or payment for opting out.