The Web Industry New European Commission rules for 19 tech giants could spell trouble for Twitter "Today is the D(SA)-Day for digital regulation" By Rob Thubron , April 26, 2023, 6:55 AM
The Web Mobile New FCC ruling sends mobile carriers a very real message about stopping robospam texts Carriers are now required to block messages from illegitimate numbers By Jimmy Pezzone , March 18, 2023, 2:07 PM 12 comments
Tech Culture The Web Google Lawyer says internet could become a "Horror Show" without Section 230 Google claims sites would be forced to strictly regulate everything, or nothing at all By Daniel Sims , February 23, 2023, 9:25 AM 10 comments
Mobile Google Google is building a Blink-based iOS browser in violation of Apple's rules Apple requires all iOS browsers to use WebKit, for now By Daniel Sims , February 7, 2023, 3:46 PM 10 comments
Software Mobile Biden administration wants Apple to allow iOS sideloading White House report criticizes Apple and Google app store policies By Daniel Sims , February 2, 2023, 7:42 AM 26 comments
Software Mobile Apple prepares to crack open iOS' walled garden in Europe Apple prepares to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act, allowing third-party app stores and sideloading By Daniel Sims , December 13, 2022, 7:52 PM 23 comments
Apple Google UK authorities investigate Apple and Google over mobile browsers and cloud gaming Regulators increasingly investigate Apple's and Google's restrictions on developers By Daniel Sims , November 22, 2022, 4:21 PM
Mobile Industry European Union to enact Digital Markets Act tomorrow New law could eventually force iOS to allow sideloading By Daniel Sims , October 31, 2022, 6:03 PM 12 comments
Industry Electronics Upcoming power consumption restrictions could limit sales of 8K TVs in the EU Is energy conservation getting in the way of technological innovation? By Shawn Knight , October 25, 2022, 10:51 AM 40 comments
Electronics Industry Electronic devices sold in the EU must have USB-C charging ports by 2024 Laptops have until 2026 By Cal Jeffrey , October 24, 2022, 2:57 PM 28 comments
Mobile South Korea investigates Apple and Google over new in-app payment law South Korea prepares to enforce last year's landmark legislation By Daniel Sims , August 9, 2022, 5:31 PM
The Web Software Google now lets Android apps use third-party billing in the EU Complying with the recently-adopted Digital Markets Act By Daniel Sims , July 19, 2022, 7:44 PM
Software Industry EU adopts Digital Markets Act, possibly forcing Apple to allow sideloading Epic Games is unsurprisingly pleased By Daniel Sims , July 7, 2022, 7:37 AM 31 comments
Apple Software Apple joins Google in complying with South Korean law allowing alternate payment platforms Both companies are still able to collect commissions By Cal Jeffrey , June 30, 2022, 2:44 PM
Mobile Apple Brazil wants to follow Europe in making USB-C mandatory for all new phones Will the US be next? By Rob Thubron , June 29, 2022, 10:06 AM 12 comments
Mobile Electronics USB-C will become mandatory for all new phones launched in the EU after fall 2024 The list also includes tablets, mice, keyboards, and more By Tudor Cibean , June 7, 2022, 10:09 AM 46 comments
Gaming Industry Consumer watchdog report on loot boxes prompts 18 countries to push for stricter regulation But enforcement still seems to be the issue that makes regulation efforts fruitless By Cal Jeffrey , June 1, 2022, 4:51 PM
Software Apple EU may force Apple to allow competing browser engines on iOS Leak suggests the EU will fight iOS WebKit dominance By Daniel Sims , May 17, 2022, 2:15 PM 22 comments
Apple Dutch regulators reject Apple's proposed policy changes allowing off-platform payments for dating apps The ACM is unclear about exactly what it wants Apple to do By Cal Jeffrey , May 3, 2022, 12:59 PM 12 comments
Apple Mobile EU parliament moves closer to law that would force iPhones to use USB-C ports A cable standard to reduce confusion and e-waste By Daniel Sims , April 21, 2022, 5:41 PM 29 comments
Software Industry Tim Cook defends Apple's position against app sideloading once more Apple CEO thinks data harvesters would abuse sideloading By Daniel Sims , April 12, 2022, 7:35 PM 34 comments
Gaming Tech Culture China grants its first video game license since July The longest approval freeze in its history By Rob Thubron , April 11, 2022, 8:55 AM 16 comments
Apple Apple changes developer guidelines to allow Dutch dating apps to offer alternative payments systems Unlike 'reader apps,' Dutch developers still have to pay the Apple Tax By Cal Jeffrey , March 31, 2022, 1:36 PM
Software Industry New EU law could force Apple to allow sideloading New rules for app stores, messaging apps, and advertising By Daniel Sims , March 28, 2022, 5:24 PM 52 comments
Industry The Web Broadband providers may soon have to display service 'nutrition labels' under proposed FCC regulation One change would require ISPs to disclose "typical" speeds rather than maximum speeds By Cal Jeffrey , January 27, 2022, 5:43 PM 24 comments