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Google might face a record fine in the EU over abusing market dominance

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:20:01 +0000

The EU Commission is reportedly preparing to impose the highest-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Google over anticompetitive practices. Read more...

Here is how you can restore Google Maps search in the EU

Steven Parker — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:52:01 +0000

Are you fed up of not getting a map result when you search for an address or location in Google? Here is how you can restore it in the EU. Read more...

WhatsApp users in Europe will now be able to chat to users on other apps

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:38:01 +0000

Meta has made it possible for WhatsApp users in the EU to chat with contacts on other apps. It works with two other apps for now, but this is expected to grow. Read more...

Google joins Apple in criticizing Europe's DMA

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:52:02 +0000

Google has joined Apple's call for a 'reset' of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), saying that it actually hurts consumers. Read more...

Apple: iOS is starting to look more like Android because of EU's strict laws

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:36:01 +0000

Apple has issued a lengthy statement criticizing the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming that it is reducing user choice and delaying feature rollouts. Read more...

Microsoft stopped injecting Edge ads on Chrome website

Taras Buria — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:18:01 +0000

Remember those stupid Edge ads on the official Chrome website? It looks like Microsoft finally removed them, but there is a catch. Read more...

Meta explains how EU's "unlawful" ad-free choice ruling hurts users and businesses

Paul Hill — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:12:01 +0000

Meta has decided to appeal a fine from the European Commission saying that the ruling was unlawful and harms businesses. Read more...

EU Commission fines Apple and Meta €500 million and €200 million

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:28:01 +0000

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta €500 million and €200 million, respectively, for violating the Digital Markets Act. Read more...

Europe's DMA fine on Apple and Meta will be 'modest' after Trump threatens with tariffs

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:46:02 +0000

After President Trump threatened to put tariffs on countries that fine American companies disproportionately, reports indicate Apple and Meta's DMA fines would be modest. Read more...

EU set to penalize Google for failing to comply with DMA regulations

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:01 +0000

The European Commission is preparing to charge Google for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) after the company's recent changes were insufficient to address concerns about fair competition. Read more...

India wants Google and Apple to allow users to install government-backed app store

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:01 +0000

The Indian government is pushing Apple and Google to allow users to install government-backed app store GOV.in. Read more...

Apple criticizes Meta's numerous requests to access its software tools

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:56:01 +0000

Apple has criticized Meta's numerous interoperability requests citing user privacy and security risks. Read more...

Google plans short test in Europe that will seriously reduce travel features

Paul Hill — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:50:01 +0000

Google will run a short test in a few EU countries to see how the removal of some of its travel features impacts users and businesses as it fights comparison sites and the European Commission. Read more...

iOS 18.2 apparently lets EU users delete Apple App Store and several native apps

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:46:01 +0000

Following the DMA antitrust legislation in the EU, Apple now lets EU users delete the App Store and install the one they like. Read more...

Registry hack fixes WD SN770, SN580 Windows 11 24H2 blue screens (BSOD)

Sayan Sen — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:01 +0000

Certain WD SSD users are experiencing blue screens of death (BSODs) after updating to Windows 11 24H2. Thankfully, users have managed to figure out a Registry hack that fixes it. Read more...

X won't be considered as a 'gatekeeper' in EU's Digital Markets Act

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:00:02 +0000

Elon Musk's platform X will not be classified as a "gatekeeper" under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Read more...

Browser makers ask EU to subject Edge to DMA regulations

Taras Buria — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:32:01 +0000

Third-party browser makers are not happy about the EU's decision not to subject Microsoft Edge to DMA regulations, and they demand a change. Read more...

Euroconsumer blames Apple over music streaming services hiking their prices

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:16:01 +0000

Music streaming services are raising their subscription fees in the EU, but a European consumer advocacy group believes App Store policies are to blame. Read more...

EU investigates Apple's iOS interoperability and third-party device access

Omer Dursun — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:01 +0000

EU has issued a warning to Apple, demanding greater iOS interoperability for third-party devices and app developers. Apple has six months to comply or face potential fines. Read more...

Third-party app stores will be allowed on iPadOS 18 in the EU starting next week

Steve Bennett — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:50:01 +0000

Apple has been working to bring third-party app stores to the iPad to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, and these will be available on iPadOS 18 starting September 16. Read more...

WhatsApp and Messenger users in Europe to get third-party chat options

Paul Hill — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:52:01 +0000

Users in Europe will soon be able to connect with friends on third-party messaging apps, thanks to regulatory changes. Read more...

European advocacy group accuses Apple of not fully adhering to DMA obligations

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:16:01 +0000

While Apple has made some drastic changes to its ecosystem to comply with DMA rules, the company allegedly still fails to meet some requirements. Read more...

Apple's move stuns Spotify Connect users, disables volume control for connected devices

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:10:02 +0000

Apple no longer allows Spotify Connect users to adjust the volume on their connected devices using the iPhone's volume slider. Read more...

Apple revamps App Store leadership following EU regulatory pressure

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:34:01 +0000

In order to comply with EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple has made some serious structural changes within its App Store unit, leading to the departure of App Store Vice President Matt Fischer. Read more...

Apple allows Spotify to display pricing information to EU users

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:32:01 +0000

Spotify has officially announced that it has received approval from Apple to display pricing information to EU users on the iPhone app following its years-long legal struggle with the company. Read more...

Opera wants the EU to label Microsoft's Edge browser as a gatekeeper under the DMA

John Callaham — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:44:01 +0000

The Opera web browser company has requested the EU General Court to reverse a decision from the European Commission that declined to designate Microsoft's Edge browser as a gatekeeper under the DMA. Read more...

EU ready to charge Meta over 'pay or consent' model in latest big tech crackdown

Paul Hill — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:24:04 +0000

The European Union is set to charge Meta over its 'pay or consent' model in some European countries. The EU executive, the EC, is planning to make a statement soon according to sources. Read more...

Apple and Google will have to start allowing third party app stores in Japan

Steve Bennett — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:34:01 +0000

The Japanese government has passed a law that will require Apple and Google to provide access to third party app stores and payment providers on their platforms, in a move similar to the EU's DMA. Read more...

Apple confirms EU App Store changes for iOS will trickle down to iPadOS

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:40:01 +0000

Apple has announced that iPadOS will get all the App Store changes the company implemented for iOS in light of the Digital Markets Act. The company will start charging Core Technology Fee for iPad. Read more...

Apple confirms that EU iPads will get sideloading apps later this year

Steve Bennett — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:48:01 +0000

Following the confirmation by the EU that iPadOS is classed as a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act, Apple has confirmed that changes will be made later this year to comply. Read more...

Apple given six months to align iPad with EU's Digital Markets Act Regulations

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:46:01 +0000

The European Commission has expanded DMA's scope to now include Apple's iPad, requiring the company to ensure its tablet ecosystem complies with the DMA's regulations within the next six months. Read more...

Apple is not allowing Spotify's latest iOS update in the EU that showed discounted pricing

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:16:01 +0000

Apple has rejected Spotify's latest iOS app update in the European Union. The update included pricing information and subscription options for payments outside the iPhone app. Spotify isn't happy. Read more...

Apple will give developers a way to let EU users download iOS apps from their websites soon

John Callaham — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:48:01 +0000

Apple has announced that iOS app developers will be allowed to let people in the European Union download their apps for the iPhone and iPad from websites. The new system will go live this spring. Read more...

It's official! Microsoft quietly confirms Windows 11 users can uninstall OneDrive too

Sayan Sen — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 21:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has quietly added the ability to uninstall OneDrive on Windows 11, an option that was only available on Windows 10 previously. For now, it is a speculation as to what prompted this update. Read more...

Microsoft details EU DMA compliance changes it has made to Windows

Sayan Sen — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:38:01 +0000

Microsoft reached its deadline to comply with EU's DMA changes that it announced last year. As such, the company published the changes it made to Windows including the ability to uninstall stock apps. Read more...

Work on the iOS Epic Games Store can continue as Apple restores Epic's developer account

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:50:01 +0000

Apple has now restored the developer account for Epic Games Sweden. That means work can continue to bring the Epic Games Store to iOS devices in Europe along with its Fortnite game. Read more...

Rift between Apple and Epic Games attracts investigation by the European Commission

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:26:01 +0000

Apple has officially terminated the iOS version of Epic Games' developer account due to Epic's public statements about Apple. This conflict has now urged the European Commission to investigate Apple. Read more...

iOS 17.4 is out with new emoji, podcasts transcripts, and EU-specific changes

Taras Buria — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:24:01 +0000

iOS 17.4 is now available for download. It includes new emoji, Apple Podcasts transcriptions, and EU-specific changes to make iPhones and iPads compliant with the DMA rules in the European Union. Read more...

Spotify, Epic Games, and others send a letter to the EU criticizing Apple's DMA plans

John Callaham — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:46:01 +0000

A number of mobile app companies that do business in Europe have sent a joint letter to the EU, claiming that Apple's efforts to comply with the act instead "make a mockery of the DMA." Read more...

Apple likely to face €500 million fine for breaking EU law

Paul Hill — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:28:01 +0000

The European Union is likely to fine Apple early next month to the tune of half a billion euros for using its powerful position to hurt its competition in the music space such as Spotify. Read more...