Digital markets Act

In a significant shift in its app distribution policy, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to permit developers in the European Union to distribute iOS apps directly from their websites. What Happened: Apple is planning to roll out a web distribution feature in the EU, allowing developers to distribute...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) begrudgingly allowed users in the European Union to download apps from alternative stores, but there is one major catch in how it has implemented this feature. What Happened: After rolling out support for alternative app stores in iOS 17.4, Apple has added a restriction...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has launched its iOS 17.4 update, bringing about a few major iPhone changes, especially for European Union users. What Happened: The iOS 17.4 update introduces several modifications to the App Store and apps in the EU to align with the Digital Markets Act. Apple has added a...

Famous iPhone hacker George Hotz has sworn off Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone following the Tim Cook-led company's recent changes in its App Store policies in the European Union. What Happened: Hotz, also known as "geohot" has announced that he has switched to rival Samsung Electronics Co...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) decision to introduce RCS support to iMessage in 2024 is a move that appears to be influenced more by China than Europe, challenging previous assumptions. What Happened: A new report by John Gruber's Daring Fireball suggests that Apple’s decision to support the RCS...

European Union's antitrust threat over Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage has blown over, with the commission concluding that it does not qualify as a "gatekeeper service" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). What Happened: The Commission’s decisions mark the end of investigations that...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) veteran Phil Schiller has echoed the sentiments of CEO Tim Cook, saying that the "Alternative App Store" proposal in the European Union will compromise the security of iPhones and their users. What Happened: While the European Union's Digital Markets Act is aimed at...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook underscored that its Alternative App Store proposal in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) would compromise the iPhone maker's privacy, security, and usability. What Happened: Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, confirmed on Friday that the...

The past week was a whirlwind of activity for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) as it made significant strides in the tech industry. From booking a majority of TSMC’s initial 2nm chips capacity to rolling out an “Alternative App Store” model in the EU, Apple’s moves were far-reaching...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) proposed "Alternative App Store" model for its users in the European Union could potentially cost Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and other developers "millions" of dollars in yearly payments. What Happened: Apple announced that developers who want to use third-party...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is inching closer to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), working on a way to let users sideload apps and games from third-party application stories. What Happened: Sideloading apps on iPhones and iPads could become a reality "in the coming weeks" at...

The European Union has been assessing whether Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bing and Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage should be subjected to new tech regulations under the Digital Markets Act. The union has reportedly started seeking input from users and competitors in their...

In response to a user’s request for an integrated messaging platform, Elon Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his commitment to the project. What Happened: Over the weekend, the tech billionaire confirmed his ongoing efforts to integrate iMessage, WhatsApp...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are reportedly waging a battle to exempt their services, iMessage and Bing, from being designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.  What...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, reportedly intends to disrupt the app distribution landscape by taking on industry giants Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) through a strategic move involving Facebook ads.  What Happened:...