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European union articles
Apple authorizes sideloaded Epic Games store after blocking it for a third time
The EU might still increase Apple's fine for DMA violations
European Union mandates speed limiters on all new cars to enhance road safety
Will drivers appreciate it?
Apple is working to make iPhone 16 battery removal easier to comply with EU regulations
New battery removal procedure could involve low-voltage electricity and a frosted metal casing
Microsoft faces heavy fines after EU investigation into unfair Teams bundles
Microsoft just can't stop gobbling up the market
European Commission finds Apple violated the DMA, threatens huge $38 billion fine
A second investigation may lead to another $76 billion fine
European Union aims to crack down on cheap Chinese EVs with steep tariffs
European EV makers are having a hard time competing with cheap Chinese models
Council of Europe's international AI treaty is the first of its kind
A binding legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems
Epic will relaunch Fortnite on iPad, Apple ordered to open up iPadOS in the EU
Fortnite is coming to iPhone soon
The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature
"Is social media 'lite' as addictive and toxic as cigarettes 'light'?"
DMA compliance scrutiny continues as EC opens five investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta
Microsoft and Amazon are also on notice, but Bytedance is in the clear
EU enacts landmark AI law to protect citizens' rights and prevent risky uses of artificial intelligence
It is the world's first-ever legal framework on AI
Apple will officially implement sideloading in Europe this spring
More changes indicate Apple wasn't ready for DMA compliance and is making it up as it goes
Apple flips Epic Games ban less than 24 hours after the EU opened an investigation
Like a kid caught in the act, Cupertino gives Epic its license back
Round 10: Watching Apple and Epic duke it out for the past four years causes one to wonder if they will ever get along. Their very public US court bout is long past, with neither feeling like the victor. As the European Commission bears down on Apple, the boxing match continues, with Cupertino throwing punches to defend its walled garden and Epic hiding behind the referee hoping for a low-blow penalty point.
Apple EU updates: Switching to Android made easier, regulators investigating Epic Games ban, and more
Third-party app stores stop updating if users leave the EU for more than 30 days
WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable with third-party apps using the Signal protocol
The interoperability, however, is only meant for EU residents
Apple bans Epic Games again, ending its third-party app store ambitions
Apple cites Epic's past behavior and Sweeney's comments, calling the company "verifiably untrustworthy"
Epic Games CEO blasts Google for "malicious compliance" with EU's Digital Markets Act
Sweeney remains upset with Apple and Google, and not without reason
European Commission fines Apple almost $2 billion over music streaming subscription policies
What just happened? Spotify has spent five years accusing Apple's music streaming subscription policies of being anti-competitive, and the European Union just ruled overwhelmingly in Spotify's favor. Apple argues that it deserves a cut for its role in Spotify's success. Meanwhile, another battle looms between the companies over sideloading and new fees.
80% of influencers don't properly disclose products they are paid to advertise
Many also conduct trade activities without proper registration
The EU says iMessage can remain closed to rivals because it's not a "gatekeeper service" after all
Microsoft is also off the DMA hook for Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising
WhatsApp will soon offer third-party chat support to comply with the EU
The feature will also be available on Messenger
EU right-to-repair regulations: manufacturers would be liable for 12 months after repairs
Also seeking to punish third-party lockouts
Spotify bashes Apple's new App Store policies in the EU, calls them "extortion"
Apple's new fees in the EU will make things more difficult than ever for developers
Developers are crying foul at Apple's new EU App Store rules
Spotify "can't afford" the new fees even though they are €11 million less per year than the status quo