digital-markets-act Archives

Potential EU Mandate for Apple Over Alleged Digital DMA Non-compliance Regarding New App Store Fees.

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Financial Times reports that the European Union, or EU, is preparing to issue a directive against Apple for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA. It is expected to...

Japanese Triumph: Overcoming Legal Constraints on Apple, Google; Embracing Freedom on App Store and Play Store

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After Japan enacted legislation to regulate Apple and Google last year, the Japanese Diet has now passed a law similar to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Europe on Wednesday....

The European Commission Questioning iPadOS Inclusion in the Gatekeeping Realm Following iOS Footsteps

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The European Commission has recently voted to include iPadOS under Gatekeeper in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following the footsteps of iOS which was targeted earlier. The European...

Impact Report of DMA Legal Regulations in Europe: Google Search Traffic Directly Transferred to Service Providers Decreased

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Google’s blog post reports the impact following the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union. This legislation aims to level the playing field for smaller service...

AltStore: Revolutionary iOS Alternative App Store Set to Launch in Europe Under DMA Legislation

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AltStore, the alternative app store on iOS, is gearing up to launch in Europe after Apple agreed to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Europe. AltStore, a beloved...

Apple Concedes Defeat – Reinstates Developer Account to Epic Games After European Antitrust Probe.

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CEO and founder of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has revealed that Apple has informed Epic and the European Commission (EC) that they will reopen access to Epic’s developer accounts in...

WhatsApp and Messenger To Enforce App Chat Integration Terms Under DMA Regulations, Requiring Signal Protocol Usage

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Meta explains the operational details of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger for users in the EU group to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) effective March 7. Both platforms being...

European IT Companies and Associations: 34 Organizations Challenge EU as Apple Refuses to Open Store in Compliance with DMA Laws.

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Spotify, along with several tech companies in Europe such as Deezer, Epic Games, Proton, 37signals, and digital technology associations in Europe totaling 34 organizations, have collectively sent a letter to...

Reviving the Legacy: Apple Revitalizes Web App Icons on iOS 17.4 in Europe with Unchanged Norms, Yet Mandating ENJIN WebKit Technology

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TLDR: Apple announces reintroduction of the ability to create web app icons on iOS through Progressive Web App (PWA) in iOS 17.4 for EU users after initially removing it due...

Tech Giants Microsoft and Meta Lodge Complaint about App Store in the EU for Non-Compliance, while Apple promptly takes Corrective Action

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Apple’s changes in iOS 17.4 for users in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) seem to be a contentious issue moving forward. Most recently,...