European Union, Apple
Apple Given Six Months to Address Interoperability Gaps in the EU
Apple is under pressure to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), as the European Commission initiated two proceedings aimed at ensuring the tech giant adheres to new rules regarding cross-device interoperability and third-party access to its iOS and iPadOS operating systems.
European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech
The European Union says it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.
Apple Given Six Month Ultimatum to Comply With EU Regulations
The European Union has handed Apple a six month ultimatum to comply with its latest DMA ruling and EU regulations or face millions in fines.
European Union to tell Apple how to open up to rivals under DMA rules
The European Union antitrust regulators launched proceedings on Thursday to ensure that Apple complies with landmark rules requiring it to open up its closed ecosystem to rivals or risk a possible hefty fine.
EU to tell Apple how to do interoperability, DMA style
The European Union has opened two "specification proceedings" on Apple under the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will see it instructing the iPhone maker on how to comply with certain interoperability provisions in the market fairness regulation.
European Union warns Apple to open up iPhone and iPad operating system or get fined
EU watchdogs announced under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act that Apple must step into line and make operating systems fully functional with other technologies
Europe demands Apple open up iOS for better accessory compatibility
The European Commission has begun to set out legal requirements for Apple to open up all of iOS and iPadOS to third parties, on top of allowing rival App Stores and payment systems.
EU Compels Apple To Allow Third Party Access To Its Operating System
The European Commission has warned Apple (AAPL) to open its iPhone and iPad operating systems to third parties under the Digital
Apple Gets EU Warning on Operating System
Apple has been warned by the European Union to open up its highly guarded iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival technologies or eventually risk significant fines under its flagship digital antitrust rules.
Europe to force Apple to help rivals connect to iOS, iPadOS
Fail to comply may cost up to 10% of annual revenue The European Commission intends to force Apple to open its walled garden.… On Thursday, the EU's executive arm said it initiated "two specification proceedings to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
EU tells Apple: Open access to operating systems to rivals and developers
The EU has told iPhone maker Apple to allow access to its tightly controlled iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival companies and third-party developers or possibly face anti-trust fines. The EU has given the Californian company a six-month deadline to resolve these issues.
Apple Forced Into Drastic iPhone 16 Pro Downgrade
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EU to step up enforcement of Apple’s compliance with DMA rules
The first focus of the DMA compliance initiative announced today is iOS. In particular, the EU will scrutinize a set of iOS ...
Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals
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Apple Loop: iPhone 16 Reviews, iPhone Case Secrets, European iPhone 16 Pro Warning
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EU to Offer Apple Guidance on Digital Rules Compliance
The European Union’s executive arm has started a process to provide Apple with guidance on how the iPhone maker can comply ...
Apple put on notice over support for third-party watches and headphones
The European Commission has opened new proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will see the bloc instruct Apple ...
EU Watchdogs Begin Ensuring Apple Plays Nice With 3rd Party iPhone Devs
The European Union is readying a set of proceedings to make sure Apple is working within the bounds of the Digital Markets ...
Meta to European Union: Your Tech Rules Threaten to Squelch AI Boom
BRUSSELS—A group of companies including Meta Platforms, Spotify and Italian luxury-fashion giant Prada warned Thursday that ...