Germany wants Apple to offer iPhone updates and parts for 7 years

Smartphone producers including Apple should be required to provide security patches and spare parts for iPhones and other devices for seven years, according to a proposal from the German government to the European Union, in a bid to make the product category better for the environment.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 60

Apple spends more than 3.5M euros lobbying EU, report says

Apple is said to spend more than 3.5 million euros (about $4.1 million) on lobbying European Union institutions as it weathers a barrage of antitrust investigations into various parts of its business.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

EU to propose common charger for all smartphones, ignores Apple's protest

The European Union's long-running plan to harmonize chargers for smartphones, and other devices, is reportedly set to be formally proposed and could become legislation.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 129

EU takes on Google's ad business with antitrust probe

The European Commission is starting an investigation into Google to determine if the search giant violated antitrust rules by favoring its own advertising business in online ad auctions it manages.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 3

Head EU antitrust regulator wants Apple to allow alternate app stores

The chief of the European anti-trust commission, Margrethe Vestager, wants Apple to allow alternate app stores to enable proper competition on its platforms.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 83

EU says smarthome 'gatekeepers' like Apple may harm competition

The European Union has issued a preliminary report into smarthomes and the Internet of Things, saying that Apple, Google, and others could prove to be anticompetitive.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 34

European consumer lobbying group backs EU's Apple Music antitrust case

The European Commission is to allow a consumer group to contribute to its continuing antitrust investigation into Apple Music.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

EU lawmaker wants Big Tech regulations to specifically target US firms

As the EU drafts proposals to regulate technology firms, one European lawmaker wants the financial definition of Big Tech changed to ensure chiefly American companies are affected.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

EU to charge Apple over anti-competitive App Store fees this week

The European Union is expected to charge Apple over anticompetitive behavior allegations this week, almost two years after Spotify lodged its complaint with the European Commission about the App Store and Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

'Bark worse than the bite' in EU Apple antitrust probe, analysts believe

A European Commission investigation into whether Apple disadvantages Apple Music rivals is wrapping up and charges against Apple are expected. However, analysts believe the "bark is a lot worse than the bite."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

EU winding down Apple Music antitrust investigation, charges expected

The European Commission is expected to shortly announce that Apple will face antitrust charges after investigating Spotify's accusation that Apple unfairly puts Apple Music competitors at a disadvantage.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 39

France wants more power in implementing EU big tech rule changes

The French government wants changes to be made to the European Union's inbound regulatory updates affecting big tech companies and platforms like the App Store, granting more control to member states.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

EU demanding Apple give equal treatment to all apps in privacy shakeup

Apple needs to treat all apps equally with regard to its inbound privacy features including its own, says EU antitrust head Margrethe Vestager.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 24

EU details appeal against Apple and Ireland's $14.4 billion tax ruling

The European Union claims judges used "contradictory reasoning" when finding in favor of Apple and Ireland over a $14.4 billion tax payment.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

European lawmakers invite Tim Cook to tech power hearing

The European Parliament has asked for Apple CEO Tim Cook to join other major tech CEOs to a hearing on February 1, with lawmakers aiming to discuss changes that could curtail the power of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook on the continent.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 36

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