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USB-C Charging Now Mandatory in EU, Check Details
The European Union’s USB-C rule is now active. It says all mobile devices must use a USB-C charging port. The goal is to reduce waste …
EU Pushes Apple to Unlock iOS for Competitors
The European Union (EU) is taking steps to force Apple to open its iPhone and iPad operating systems to other technologies. This move is part …
iPhone Mirroring to Mac and SharePlay Delayed for EU Users
On Friday, Apple made a major announcement that could come as a blow to iOS users in the European market. Apple is currently working on …
Apple confirms that EU iPads will support app sideloading and third-party browser engines this fall
On May 2, Apple issued a developer announcement revealing significant changes coming to iPadOS in the European Union later this fall. These changes are in …
Apple and Google to face EU Digital Markets Act compliance investigation
Bloomberg recently reported that Apple and Google are set to undergo a comprehensive investigation by the European Union to determine their compliance with the new …
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Feature: A Game-Changer You Won’t Want to Miss
WhatsApp is getting a big makeover soon. The Digital Markets Act, which starts in the European Union in March 2024, is making the messaging app …
Apple confirms that iPhone users in Europe can uninstall the Safari browser by the end of 2024
Apple has recently announced plans to enable European Union (EU) iPhone users to uninstall the Safari browser. This is yet another move by the company …
Apple withdraws plan to ban PWAs after the EU’s threat to probe the decision
Apple recently made a significant decision to reverse its stance on blocking web apps. Recall that the company had previously announced its plans to block …
EU plans to release an AI robot strategy in 2025
According to Euronews, the European Commission plans to publish a strategic document applicable to the entire EU next year. This document will ensure a standard in …
EU Supreme Court adviser says Google should pay the €2.42 billion antitrust fine
The European Union’s top court adviser has recommended that Google should pay the €2.42 billion antitrust fine. This recommendation comes after a long-running antitrust case …
EU says USB Type-C will become a common standard for local electronic devices from next year
The European Union has always wanted all electronic devices in its market to have a single charging solution. Earlier this year, it passed a bill …
European Union announces a lawsuit against X
The European Union has announced the initiation of infringement proceedings against Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation …
EU opposes Adobe’s $20 billion acquisition of Figma
Adobe’s proposed $20 billion acquisition of cloud-based product design platform Figma has encountered opposition from the European Union (EU) due to antitrust concerns. The EU …
Germany, France, and Italy Collaborate on Future AI regulations
A joint document spotted by Reuters reveals that Germany, France and Italy have reached an agreement on how to regulate AI in the future. The agreement …
EU says YouTube & TikTok must detail child protection measures by November 30
The European Union has given Alphabet’s YouTube and TikTok a deadline of November 30 to reply to an information request on how they protect children …
EU says there is no official probe into AI chips
The European Union (EU) has recently been examining the AI chip market for potential anticompetitive abuses. The AI chip market has been growing rapidly in …
EU launch investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies
The European Commission President, von der Leyen announced at the annual EU State of the Union address in Strasbourg, that the European Commission has launched …
Microsoft to separate Teams from Office products to ease EU antitrust concerns
Back in July, we reported that the European Union (EU) commenced an antitrust probe into Microsoft’s bundling of its Teams video platform with Office 365 …
European Union passed the €43 billion Chips Act
The European Union (EU) has recently passed the €43 billion Chips Act, which aims to boost the bloc’s semiconductor industry and help solve future chip …
European Union plans chrome plating ban from 2024
The European Union (EU) has recently proposed a plan to ban the use of chrome plating materials from 2024. According to the EU, this proposal …