Apple, Meta ignore EU artificial intelligence regulatory initiative for now
The EU's AI Pact has a lot of big-name tech companies pledging to develop AI in a safe way, but Apple and Meta are the two outliers who aren't getting involved.
European Commission
Malcolm Owen
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.
William Gallagher
Apple may have to give up $14B escrow account to satisfy EU court on Tuesday
The European Union will issue a ruling on a decades-long dispute over a 2004 tax deal between its own Commission, Ireland, and iPhone maker Apple. At stake is at least $14.5 billion in back taxes.
Charles Martin
Epic Games Store isn't on the EU App Store yet because of some user interface buttons
Epic Games has hit out against Apple for allegedly dragging its heels to approve the Epic Games Store in the EU, calling Apple's objection to a few button designs and locations a violation of the Digital Markets Act.
Epic moves forward with iPhone 'Fortnite' return plans via EU alternative App Store
Good news for European Union "Fortnite" fans — Epic Games is planning to relaunch the game on its own iPhone app store.
Spotify is still complaining about Apple's EU App Store rules
Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules.
Apple Pay NFC tech in iPhone will likely get opened up soon in the EU
The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine.
Spotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to EC
Ten years and a $2 billion fine later, Apple is still upsetting EU favorite Spotify but this time, because the company isn't making App Review for the company any faster than it is for other developers.
Wesley Hilliard
EU fine and shift to AI applying opposing forces to Apple's value, holding it steady
An analyst note suggests regulation from the EU and the $2 billion fine may put pressure on Apple's earnings per share, but its shift to AI will help keep the earnings multiple even at about 25x.
Mike Wuerthele
