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Opera lost its EU antitrust challenge against Microsoft after the General Court upheld a decision exempting the Edge browser from strict Digital Markets Act gatekeeper rules, relieving Microsoft of h…
Apple announced a revamped EU App Store fee structure, charging alternative app stores a 5% commission to resolve Digital Markets Act disputes. The tiered framework mitigates regulatory risks while p…
Apple is revising its EU App Store fee structure to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Starting October 1, developers will face a 5% to 20% commission tier instead of complex prior fees, preserving…
Apple overhauled its European App Store rules to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, lowering commission rates and replacing the Core Technology Fee. The agreement resolves prolonged regulatory…
Apple announced updates to its European Union App Store terms and commission structure to settle long-running antitrust disputes under the Digital Markets Act. EU regulators welcomed the proposed cha…
Apple agreed to modify its App Tracking Transparency prompts in the EU after Germany's competition watchdog raised concerns about unfair advantages. The FCO argued the current prompts disadvantage th…
EU fined Google ~$1B for antitrust violations in Search and Play Store under Digital Markets Act, ordering business model changes. Trade tensions with US escalate as White House considers response.
EU regulators continue antitrust and privacy crackdowns on Big Tech, fining Google €890M, Apple €500M, and Meta €800M, while Microsoft avoided fines via remedies. TikTok and X face DSA scrutiny.
EU fined Google €890 million for DMA violations in shopping/hotel search results and app store restrictions. Google may appeal but regulators signaled fewer future fines due to compliance progress, l…
Italy's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple under the EU's Digital Markets Act, probing whether the tech giant unfairly restricts third-party cloud services from accessing iOS…
EU judges ruled that regulators made legal errors when designating Facebook Marketplace under the Digital Markets Act. While Meta saw a win regarding Marketplace, its Messenger service remains under …
Meta Platforms achieved a partial legal victory in the EU as the General Court rejected the 'gatekeeper' label for Marketplace due to insufficient regulatory justification. However, the ruling upheld…
Meta achieved a legal victory as the EU General Court ruled that regulators improperly designated Facebook Marketplace under the Digital Markets Act. While the court upheld the Messenger designation,…
EU plans record-breaking fine against Google under Digital Markets Act for favoring own services in search results. Decision expected before summer break.
Apple reduced its EU App Store commission rates to 17% plus optional fees, responding to the Digital Markets Act, lowering costs for developers and enhancing regulatory compliance.
European broadcasters urge the EU to apply strict Digital Markets Act rules to Big Tech smart TVs and virtual assistants, aiming to curb market power of Google, Amazon, and Apple amid concerns over c…
The U.K. regulator is reviewing Apple and Google's voluntary commitments to ensure fair app store operations and compliance with upcoming digital competition rules effective in 2025.
Apple avoided additional stringent regulations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act for its Ads and Maps platforms, easing compliance costs and signaling a positive outlook for its European operations.
The EU Commission exempted Apple’s Ads and Maps from core platform rules under the Digital Markets Act, citing low usage and limited scale, while other Apple services remain designated as gatekeepers.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority proposes new rules requiring Google to increase transparency and control for publishers over AI-generated search content, aiming to curb Google's dominance …