Adobe's Figma buy blocked, until EU decides if it can proceed

Anti-trust regulators in the European Commission are going to assess Adobe's recent decision to acquire design rival Figma to see if it would decrease competition.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 7

EU finalizes charger rule forcing USB-C on iPhones in 2024

The European Union has given its final approval to the common charger directive, a plan that will force Apple and other electronics producers to use USB-C by 2024.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 31

EU demanding improvements on cell phone parts, battery endurance

A new draft proposal by the European Commission in Brussels includes a mandate that spare parts for the iPhone and other smartphones be readily available for users.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How the EU's new big tech antitrust laws will hit Apple

The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act focused on Big Tech will be enforced in the European Union in early 2023. Here's how they will affect Apple and other Silicon Valley tech giants.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 25

Qualcomm antitrust fine over iPhone modem payments shot down by appeals court

An appeals court has ruled that A 1 billion euro fine applied to chipmaker Qualcomm over what was was alleged to be illegal payments to Apple to maintain modem placement in the iPhone will not stand.

Mike Wuerthele 3 years ago 4

EU about to finalize law that would require Apple to use USB-C on iPhones

Europe's ongoing debate and litigation over making USB-C the required standard charging port for all smartphones may be finalized on June 7, 2022.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 45

EU law will force Apple to blow open its entire hardware and software stack

A European Parliament committee has advanced an agreement between member states on the Digital Markets Act, which if passed as it presently stands, will force Apple and others to open up otherwise restricted app stores, hardware features, and more.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 98

European Union could enact, enforce major new antitrust rules by early 2023

Significant new antitrust regulations in the European Union, which could force Apple and others to make sweeping changes to its business, are now expected to come into effect in early 2023.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 16

EU to say Apple Pay breaks antitrust laws

The European Union is reportedly about to accuse Apple of breaking the law over how Apple Pay is the only service allowed to use the company's payments system.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 35

European Union reaching 'final countdown' to major tech antitrust legislation

European lawmakers are nearing an agreement on the main points of new legislation that would rein in the power of U.S. tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Google.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

European Commission aims to reach deal on antitrust laws by end of March

The European Commission is aiming to reach a fast-tracked deal with EU lawmakers to rein in the power of tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Meta by the end of March.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

EU could reach deal on antitrust Digital Services Act by June

Negotiations with countries over the European Union's Digital Services Act could be concluded by the end of June, it is believed, talks that can bring in a new law forcing Apple and tech giants to manage their behavior in a number of areas.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 15

EU may struggle to fund $48 billion Chips Act

Europe's ambitious plans to quadruple processor production are facing problems securing the required $48 billion without disrupting state aid and other existing projects.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 15

EU carriers want Apple's Private Relay blocked

Four European carriers have written to the European Commission claiming that Apple's Private Relay in iOS 15 undermines "digital sovereignty," and that it should be stopped.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 17

Antitrust chief says EU has delayed Big Tech regulation too long

As the European Union debate threatens to delay Big Tech regulation, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager is urging legislators to get to "80% now" instead of "100% never."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 37

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