Meta Warns of Service Degradation for EU Users Following €200M Privacy Fine
Meta faces regulatory pressure in Europe over its 'consent or pay' data model, resulting in a €200M fine and potential service changes. The company warns of diminished user experience while exploring alternative advertising approaches that align with EU privacy requirements.
EU Slaps Apple and Meta with $800M in Fines, Intensifying US Trade Tensions
The European Union has imposed substantial fines on Apple and Meta for violating digital competition laws, with penalties totaling nearly $800 million. The decision escalates growing tensions between EU regulators and US tech giants, while raising concerns about transatlantic trade relations.
Windows 11 Successfully Runs on M2 iPad Air Through EU-Enabled Sideloading
A developer has achieved running Windows 11 ARM on an M2 iPad Air via UTM emulation, made possible by the EU's Digital Markets Act allowing third-party app stores. This technical breakthrough demonstrates new cross-platform possibilities enabled by regulatory changes.
Eutelsat Takes on Starlink in Race to Expand Satellite Internet Coverage in Ukraine
European satellite provider Eutelsat plans major expansion of its OneWeb internet service in Ukraine, aiming to deploy up to 10,000 new terminals. The move signals growing European efforts to develop autonomous space capabilities while reducing reliance on SpaceX's Starlink network.
EU Commission Sets New Rules for Apple Device Integration Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has issued landmark decisions requiring Apple to enhance third-party device and app interoperability with its ecosystem. The legally binding measures aim to foster innovation and consumer choice while maintaining privacy standards across Apple's platforms.
Apple's Portless iPhone Dreams Hit Regulatory and Practical Roadblocks
Despite Apple's vision of creating a completely wireless iPhone, EU regulations mandating USB-C ports and practical user concerns have delayed the ambitious portless design. While technical capabilities exist through MagSafe charging, the company is taking a cautious approach to this revolutionary change.
Intel Wins $536M Interest Payment After EU Antitrust Fine Reversal
Intel receives a $536 million interest payment from the European Commission following the reversal of a 2009 antitrust fine. The case's resolution marks the end of a 14-year legal battle and raises questions about EU competition law enforcement.
Apple Faces Potential Increased Antitrust Oversight in German Court Battle
A German federal court judge has indicated Apple may need stricter competition controls, following the tech giant's challenge to its designation of having 'paramount significance' in markets. The case could subject Apple to enhanced antitrust oversight until 2028, joining other tech companies like Meta and Alphabet.
Epic Takes on Apple: Free Games and Fee Coverage in EU Mobile Store Launch
Epic Games challenges Apple's ecosystem by launching a mobile store in the EU with free games and coverage of developer fees. The gaming giant plans to offer 20 third-party titles and absorb Apple's Core Technology Fee for one year to foster marketplace competition.
Digital Rights Groups Challenge EU's Oversight of Tech Giants Apple and Google
Digital rights organizations and former European leaders criticize the European Commission's weak regulation of Apple and Google's market dominance. The advocacy groups demand stronger enforcement of interoperability requirements and reforms to address monopolistic practices in digital advertising.