A European Commission spokesperson explained the reasons behind Siri AI's unavailability in the region in a statement to Neowin.
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The European Commission has issued an interim measures decision, requiring Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival general-purpose AI assistants.
Apple claims the DMA forces it to grant third-party AI assistants unrestricted access to user data and system-level app controls. So, it is delaying availability of Siri AI to users in the EU.
The EU Commission is reportedly preparing to impose the highest-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Google over anticompetitive practices.
A preliminary investigation by the European Commission has accused Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by allowing children under 13 to access its social media platforms.
France is preparing to replace Windows across its government, marking a major move toward EU- and Linux-based alternatives and greater control over its digital infrastructure.
Here's how much Big Tech companies paid in fines in 2025 alone and how long it took them to pay it off:
Evidence of sexualized and criminal AI-generated imagery has led European officials to demand that Elon Musk's X preserve Grok's internal records.
The US warns of fees and restrictions on EU companies like SAP and Spotify, citing a "continuing course of discriminatory" actions against US firms.
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.
The worst detail from the EU's Chat Control proposals is gone, but there are still several threats. Here are the top five.
The European Parliament has backed calls for a ban on children using social media without parental consent. It comes weeks before Australia introduces its own ban.
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.
The EU is looking at turning its guidance on "high-risk" telecom vendors into binding rules that would push member states to phase out Huawei and ZTE over security concerns.
Meta and TikTok may need to make some alterations to be compliant with the Digital Services Act of the European Union after criticism from the Commission.
Meta has added a group chat feature to Threads, which allows users to send messages to several people instead of one.
Epic Games says that while it acknowledges Apple's improvements to the third-party app install flow, it argues it is still far from being user-friendly.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has criticized Europe's Chat Control regulation, which potentially allows governments to spy on phones.
Google has joined Apple's call for a 'reset' of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), saying that it actually hurts consumers.
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.
The EU is probing three U.S. tech firms and one European company regarding how well they protect users against online scams.
The EU will exclude major US tech giants from a new financial data sharing system. It's a move to protect the EU's financial ecosystem and digital sovereignty, but Big Tech says consumers will lose.
Honor has launched the Magic V5 premium foldable smartphone for customers in the UK and the EU. It was already made available in some Asian markets, now more people can buy it.
The European Union's in-development age verification app has attracted criticism over plans to use a Google API that would harm competition.
Meta has said it will not allow political, electoral, or social issue ads to be published on Facebook and its other platforms in the EU due to a new regulation coming into force from October.
While EU eyes are on August to implement its controversial AI Act, tech companies have asked for a delay as they still don't know how to comply.
Meta has said it would like the EU to introduce a Digital Majority Age where parents get to control what apps kids install, policed at the OS or app store level.
EU users have been seeing a string of wins lately, especially when it comes to tech regulation. Now, reports suggest that WhatsApp users in the EU won't be seeing ads in the app this year.
The European Commission has announced two big actions against AliExpress. It has got the Chinese firm to make several legally binding agreements and it has found the firm broke its rules.
Microsoft is set to give Europe a multifaceted boost. It's planning to expand its data center operations, boost data privacy, improve cybersecurity in the region, and boost Europe's competitiveness.
The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta €500 million and €200 million, respectively, for violating the Digital Markets Act.
Apple Intelligence's arrival in the EU, coupled with extensive language support, marks a significant step forward in Apple's AI plans. It's also on the Apple Vision Pro in US English.
After a couple of changes, Apple seems to have satisfied the EU and the antitrust law to avoid the fine over the browser change on iPhones.
Microsoft has some bad news for potential Surface Pro 11 buyers: in some countries, the tablet is no longer bundled with a charger.
Vodafone has outlined some ideas for how the European Union should overhaul its merger framework going forward. It said the EU should look towards the UK for inspiration.
After Apple opened gates for letting users sideload apps in the EU, we've seen a few App Store alternatives pop up, the latest among which is Skich Store.
The Indian government is pushing Apple and Google to allow users to install government-backed app store GOV.in.
Apple has criticized Meta's numerous interoperability requests citing user privacy and security risks.
As the deadline for the USB-C law in the EU comes into effect, Apple will stop selling the iPhone SE third-gen and iPhone 14 series in the region.
The EU's "Chat Control" proposal to scan encrypted messages for CSAM is back, with new revisions and growing support.
