EU regulations
EU Demands Apple to Open Borders in Digital Services
Apple is under renewed scrutiny by the European Commission (EC). It is now facing pressure to end certain geo-blocking practices. The EC is joined alongside …
iOS 18.2 now completely allows alternative browsers
The European Union has been upholding the laws of the Digital Markets Acts (DMA) and this means that Apple and other big companies must make …
WhatsApp to Simplify Contact Management
WhatsApp is set to change how contacts work on its platform. In the past, users had to save a person’s number in their phone’s contacts …
EU Pushes Apple Again: Matt Fischer Leaves Apple as App Store Team Splits
Apple is gearing up for a significant reorganization of its App Store. This move is driven by the shifting global regulatory landscape. Bloomberg recently reported …
Apple to Allow More Non-Apple Defaults on iPhones in EU
Apple has announced several changes to its mobile operating systems in response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes aim to give …
Apple Intelligence Launches in iOS 18.1 Beta: Tim Cook Addresses EU and China Concerns
Apple has just rolled out a new AI tool called Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1. This feature is now available for iPhone 15 Pro users …
Seamless Data Transfer: Apple and Google Join Forces for Global Data Migration
The European Union (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) sets new rules for service providers. These rules aim to ensure that users can easily move their …
iPhone 16 Series to Use a Stainless Steel Battery Case Due to EU Regulation
In 2023, the European Parliament passed a new law that require that batteries in all household devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, be “easily …
The Return of Removable Batteries in Apple’s iPhone 16
For iPhone users who’ve ever faced the dreaded notification of a dwindling battery health, replacing the battery can feel like a daunting task. Thankfully, reports …
EU knocks Apple for not launching Apple Intelligence in Europe
The “European Forum” (Forum Europa), European Commission Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager discussed Apple’s decision not to launch its own AI, known as Apple Intelligence, in …
EU Tightens Scrutiny on Apple Over Digital Markets Act Compliance
The European Union (EU) is ramping up its regulatory actions against Apple to ensure that the tech giant complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). …
Apple updates the EU’s core technology fee rules
In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the need to comply with regulations while fostering a competitive app market, Apple has …
Apple Forced to Allow Sideloading on iPadOS in the EU
In a significant move by the European Union (EU), Apple’s iPadOS has been designated as a “gatekeeper” platform. It now requires Apple to implement changes …
EU puts pressure on Apple to allow users uninstall system apps such as “Photos”
Apple is facing a significant challenge in the European market due to new regulatory requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA mandates that …
WhatsApp’s New Terms and Conditions: Possible Account Suspension for Users
WhatsApp users should be aware that the company could suspend their accounts if they do not agree to the new terms and conditions that the …
EU reaches preliminary agreement to regulate generative AI tools
The European Union (EU) has reached a preliminary agreement to regulate generative AI tools. This marks a significant step in addressing the rapidly advancing technology. …
Microsoft adjusts Win11 policy in the European Economic Area
Microsoft has recently adjusted its policy for Windows 11 in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Win11 policy change will allow users in the EEA, …
The Future of Mobile Safety: Android 14’s Hearing Protection Feature
When you listen to music with wired earbuds or headphones that you like, you might want to turn the volume really loud so you can …