The European Commission has ended its antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store rules for ebook and audiobook apps, following the withdrawal of a complaint by an ebook distributor. Originally launched in June 2020, the investigation was sparked by a complaint from Rakuten’s Kobo subsidiary. Kobo had argued that Apple’s mandatory 30% commission on App Store […]
Read MoreThe European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services, giving the company one month to respond. The European Commission, in conjunction with the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, today announced that it has formally notified Apple regarding potential breaches of the EU’s anti-geo-blocking rules. […]
Read MoreApple supplier Corning is facing a European Commission-led antitrust probe over potential anticompetitive practices related to its dominant position in the smartphone cover glass market, specifically in relation to its Gorilla Glass technology. The investigation centers on concerns that US-based Corning may have abused its market position by adopting exclusivity contracts to prevent rival glass […]
Read MoreThe European Commission plans to fine Apple for not adequately complying with Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements for the App Store, reports Bloomberg. Regulators apparently believe that Apple did not implement changes that allowed developers to steer users to cheaper prices outside of the App Store. Back in June, the EU said that Apple was […]
Read MoreiPadOS is now under formal scrutiny by the European Commission to determine whether it complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The announcement by the European Commission marks the next step in its regulatory oversight of Apple, following the iPadOS designation as a “gatekeeper” platform in April 2024. The classification was part of a […]
Read MoreApple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union starting in April 2025, according to information included in today’s M4 iMac announcement in European countries. The French version of the announcement specifies that Apple Intelligence will come out in April, but other versions mention “this spring.” Mac […]
Read MoreApple will allow third-party browsers in the European Union to create web apps for the iPhone Home Screen using their own custom engines when iOS 18.2 launches later this year. This expands on changes introduced in iOS 17.4, which first allowed third-party browsers in the EU to use non-WebKit engines for both standalone browsers and […]
Read MoreWith iOS 18.2, iPhone users in the European Union can fully delete a number of core apps, including the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos. Apple said in August that it planned to make additional changes to its Digital Markets Act compliance in the European Union, and one update included the option for EU […]
Read MoreApple today reminded developers that the EU trader requirement in the European Union is now being enforced. Developers who distribute apps in the EU will now need to share information that includes address, phone number, and email address on the EU App Store. Submitting updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union […]
Read MoreThe European Union today issued a warning to Apple, demanding that the tech giant open up its iOS operating system to rival companies and third-party developers or potentially face significant fines. The move is part of the EU’s efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to ensure fair competition in the digital […]
Read MoreUkraine-based developer MacPaw has announced the open beta release of Setapp Mobile, its alternative app store for iOS devices in the European Union. This launch comes in the wake of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU. Setapp Mobile, which has been in closed beta […]
Read MoreApple has announced it will allow iPad apps to be sold via third-party app stores in the European Union from Monday, September 16, coinciding with the release of iPadOS 18. The move follows Apple’s tolerance in the bloc for alternative app stores on iPhones, which happened earlier this year in compliance with the EU’s Digital […]
Read MoreApple is making additional changes to its app ecosystem in the European Union to comply with the terms of the Digital Markets Act. The default browser selection experience that’s already in place will be updated, Apple will allow EU users to set defaults for more types of apps, and core iOS apps like Messages and […]
Read MoreAfter a four-year absence, Fortnite is making its return to iPhones – but only for users in the European Union. This comeback is part of the broader launch of the Epic Games Store for iPhone, which went live today in the EU. The return of Fortnite to iOS comes as a result of the EU’s […]
Read MoreSpotify says it has received approval from Apple to display pricing information in its iOS app for users in the European Union, following its years-long legal struggle with the company. Spotify says that from Wednesday, iPhone users in the EU will be informed of pricing information in the app and the fact that they can […]
Read MoreWith the release of iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple has apparently opened up access to Apple Intelligence for English speakers located in the European Union, something that was not possible in previous versions. One of the reasons Apple initially limited region access to Apple Intelligence was that it only supported US English, but in the […]
Read MoreApple is today announcing some updates to its Digital Markets Act compliance plan in the European Union, with changes to external linking that give developers more freedom to direct customers to non-App Store purchase options and sales. EU developers that are operating under the new App Store business terms or the prior App Store purchase […]
Read MoreiPhone users in the European Union can now install torrenting apps, bypassing Apple’s stringent App Store policies (via The Verge). The alternative app marketplace AltStore PAL is now offering torrenting apps, a category that has historically been banned by Apple. This follows the introduction of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which has reduced Apple’s […]
Read MoreApple rival Epic Games today announced plans to bring Fortnite to alternative app store AltStore in the European Union, which will mean the popular game will soon be available to download on iPhones and iPads. Created by developer Riley Testut, AltStore PAL was one of the first alternative app stores on iOS when it launched […]
Read MoreThe European Union has accepted commitments from Apple to open its mobile payments system and give competitors access to the iPhone’s NFC technology, bringing an end to a lengthy investigation by EU regulators into the technology. According to the announcement, Apple has agreed to open up its payments system to other providers free of charge […]
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