EU probe of Apple's Irish tax deal extended to 2016 A European Union investigation into whether Apple's bespoke tax arrangement with the Irish government amounts to illegal state aid has been delayed again, as officials in Brussels continue to gather more information. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20
EU rulings against Fiat & Starbucks tax breaks could foretell Apple paying back taxes The European Union has ruled that Fiat Chrysler and Starbucks must each pay up to 30 million euros, or about $34 million, in back taxes — a decision that could foreshadow similar findings against Apple and Amazon. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 47
European Commission probes Amazon over e-book publishing contracts The European Commission on Thursday began an antitrust investigation into Amazon's e-book business, addressing concerns the company is unfairly using publisher deals to undercut competition — mirroring earlier cases brought against Apple. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 47
EU scrutiny of Irish tax deals could have 'material' impact on Apple, company says Apple has begun to prepare investors for the possibility that the European Commission's ongoing investigation into Ireland's corporate tax arrangements, which the commission argues amount to illegal state aid, could force the company to suffer a significant financial loss. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 50
US tech companies not disproportionately targeted for regulation, EU says Despite a recent proliferation of high-profile antitrust allegations brought against American technology companies by the European Commission, the Old Continent's top legislative body has sought to reassure U.S. firms that they are not being singled out. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 10
European Commission charges Google with multiple antitrust violations Search giant Google has run once again into the welcoming embrace of European regulators, finding itself in the European Commission's crosshairs over allegations that it favors its own services unfairly with Android and web search products. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 48
Apple lodged FRAND abuse complaint against Motorola with European Commission A regulatory filing from Motorola Mobility has revealed that Apple has complained to the European Commission over the handset maker's efforts to obtain injunctions against its rival by wielding standards-essential patents with FRAND commitments. Josh Ong 14 years ago 130
Briefly: New Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, iPod levies in EU, News Corp shelving digital newsstand project Apple has released a new beta for its forthcoming Mac OS X 10.6.5 update, while an EU court ruling may block 'copying levies' placed on iPods and iPhones. Also, News Corp. is putting its plans for an iPad-specific digital newsstand on hold, a new report claims. Josh Ong 15 years ago 16
European Union ends antitrust investigations of Apple The European Union has ended two antitrust investigations into Apple's iPhone policies after Apple relaxed developer restrictions and introduced cross-border warranty repair service. Josh Ong 15 years ago 33
EC picks Apple's iPhone over RIM's BlackBerry The European Commission has added support for iPhones among its employees while declining to support RIM's BlackBerry in a move that will affect 2,500 employees. Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 25
New standards to limit Apple iPod volume in Europe Media players like Apple's iPod will be set by default to a new, lower, "safe" volume level in Europe, thanks to a new rule passed by the European Commission Monday. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 103
"Exploding" iPhones in Europe prompt Apple-led investigation Following various reports of exploding iPhones and iPod touches, Apple has reportedly informed the European Commission that it has begun a probe into the matter. Slash Lane 16 years ago 43
Europe revives claims of Microsoft web browser monopoly Having escaped more severe consequences in the US, Microsoft has been put on notice by the European Union that it may have to detach Internet Explorer from Windows under claims that the web browser has an unfair monopoly. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 149
Apple to standardize iTunes music prices across Europe Apple said Wednesday that within six months it will lower the prices it charges for music on its UK iTunes Store to match the already standardized pricing on its other European iTunes Stores. Slash Lane 18 years ago 51
Apple set to resolve EU iTunes case Apple will soon announce steps to resolve European Commission charges that its iTunes stores broke European Union rules by setting prices country by country in Europe, Reuters is reporting. Slash Lane 18 years ago 12
