The European Union (EU) is currently facing concerns from lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers regarding Google’s proposed search changes. These groups are urging EU tech regulators to consider their views and not just those of large intermediaries when implementing new tech rules, Reuters reported Friday (May 24)....
European regulators are giving Apple six months to bring its iPad up to code. The European Commission said in a Monday (April 29) news release that it designated Apple as a “gatekeeper” with respect to its operating system for tablets under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)....
The European Commission (EC) is reportedly set to launch full-scale investigations of tech giants Apple and Google, looking into their compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The probes are expected to be announced within days, Bloomberg reported Thursday (March 21). The investigations will primarily focus on the new fees, terms...
Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans to take a 12% commission for its sales on these platforms, according to a Wednesday (March 20) report from Bloomberg, citing...
January 24, 2024
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 happens in Europe, with Apple at the epicenter, may be a harbinger for Big Tech in general, operating on the continent. Last week, Apple made a move to offer competitors […]
June 14, 2024
Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. One case involves Apple’s App Store, while the other centers on Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. The Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (June 14) that the European Commision (EC) will bring charges against Apple after determining that the company is not complying with a requirement that it […]
May 24, 2024
The European Union (EU) is currently facing concerns from lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers regarding Google’s proposed search changes. These groups are urging EU tech regulators to consider their views and...
April 29, 2024
European regulators are giving Apple six months to bring its iPad up to code. The European Commission said in a Monday (April 29) news release that it designated Apple as a...
March 21, 2024
The European Commission (EC) is reportedly set to launch full-scale investigations of tech giants Apple and Google, looking into their compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The probes are expected to be announced...
