European Commission on Wednesday announced fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on Meta for violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). These are the first non-compliance decisions issued under the DMA since its enforcement. Continue reading “EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for DMA breaches”
The European Commission on Wednesday issued two sets of preliminary findings against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These findings focus on Google Search and Google Play, services where Alphabet is designated a gatekeeper under EU regulations. Continue reading “EU flags Google Search favoritism under DMA; Alphabet disputes allegations”
European Commission on Wednesday adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) outlining specific measures Apple must take to meet its interoperability obligations. These steps aim to improve how third-party products and services work with Apple’s ecosystem, including iPhones and iPads, across Europe. Continue reading “EU mandates Apple interoperability changes under DMA; Apple opposes citing security risks”
Epic Games has confirmed Fortnite’s return to iOS devices in 2024, introducing the Epic Store on the platform in the EU. This follows Apple’s decision to allow third-party app stores for iOS users in the European Union as part of the Digital Markets Act, set to be implemented in March this year. Continue reading “Epic Games confirms Fortnite will return to iOS in the EU in 2024”
Apple is gearing up to implement changes in response to a recent European law challenging its control over iPhone apps. According to The Wall Street Journal, these adjustments will introduce fees and restrictions for users downloading apps outside of Apple’s closed ecosystem. Continue reading “Apple plans new fees and restrictions for App Store in compliance with EU law: Report”
