Digital Markets Act

Apple/Epic Spat Gets EU Attention as DMA Takes Effect
Apple/Epic Spat Gets EU Attention as DMA Takes Effect
March 07, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

The European Commission wants answers about Apple’s ejection of Epic Games from its App Store. The commission (EC) has “requested further explanations” from the iPhone maker about the move, the Financial Times reported...

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Apple Announces App Distribution Changes to Comply With DMA
Apple Announces App Distribution Changes to Comply With DMA
March 06, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple has made some changes to its policies around app distribution in the European Union (EU) to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)....

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EU Competition Chief Margrethe Vestager Says DMA’s Priority is App Stores
EU Competition Chief Margrethe Vestager Says DMA’s Priority is App Stores
March 05, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The new Digital Markets Act (DMA) will reportedly focus first on app stores. European Union (EU) competition chief Margrethe Vestager told Bloomberg TV Tuesday (March 5)...

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EU Could Add X and ByteDance to Digital ‘Gatekeeper’ List
EU Could Add X and ByteDance to Digital ‘Gatekeeper’ List
March 03, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

X, ByteDance and Booking.com could be added to the European Union’s “gatekeeper” list. The European Commission (EC) made that announcement Friday (March 1) after receiving notifications from the...

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Competitors Say Apple’s Plans Don’t Comply With Digital Markets Act
Competitors Say Apple’s Plans Don’t Comply With Digital Markets Act
February 21, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Apple is reportedly facing pushback from rivals like Meta and Microsoft over its plans to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union...

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Apple to Disable Home Screen Web App Installation in EU to Comply With DMA
Apple to Disable Home Screen Web App Installation in EU to Comply With DMA
February 19, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple will be disabling the ability to install home screen web apps from iPhones and iPads in Europe with the release of iOS 17.4. The...

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PayPal Explores Offline Payments as DMA Looms
PayPal Explores Offline Payments as DMA Looms
February 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Is PayPal getting ready to offer “offline” payments? The company seems to be indicating a move in that direction as new European Union regulations go into effect for its...

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Apple Fees Could Be Harbinger for Big Tech Ahead of EU Digital Markets Act Deadline
Apple Fees Could Be Harbinger for Big Tech Ahead of EU Digital Markets Act Deadline
January 24, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

For Apple, the opening of the ecosystem proceeds apace in Europe. With it, however, comes the potential to realize some additional revenue streams. And what...

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Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
January 24, 2024  |  eCommerce

Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU’s Digital...

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