Apple invited to discuss proposed EU digital regulations

Apple and a cadre of its big tech peers were on Thursday invited to discuss the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), proposals that seek to regulate their outsized market power.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 1

Apple celebrates 40 years in Cork, Ireland

Describing it as four decades of community, Apple has marked the anniversary of its Cork, Ireland operation with details of just how it has expanded during that time.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Amazon hit with EU antitrust accusations over third-party retail sales

Amazon has been accused of violating antitrust laws in Europe, with the European Commission alleging that Amazon takes advantage of confidential third-party business data to further its own competing retail business.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

EU could force Apple to share user data with competitors

Major tech companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon may be required to share customer data with smaller rivals, should the European Union's Digital Services Act pass.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 32

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

The European Union is to appeal against a court decision which found in favor of Apple and Ireland over a $14.4 billion tax payment. The judgement in July 2020 was made by the EU's second-hightest court, and the appeal is expected to be heard in the European Court of Justice.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

Apple says potential EU Apple Pay rules threaten security, stifle innovation

Apple said potential legislation that would force it to open up Apple Pay technology to third parties threatens security and innovation.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 34

EU seeks new powers to police technology giants in Europe

The European Union is seeking new powers to police and penalize technology giants, like Apple, if their market dominance appears to threaten consumers or smaller rivals.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Apple's international antitrust battles - the story so far

Apple has become the subject of many different antitrust investigations, looking into the iPhone maker's activities relating to the App Store, Apple Pay, and other areas. Here's the backstory on all of the ongoing antitrust actions affecting Apple at the moment, updated on August 29 with comments from the U.S. House antitrust committee chair.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Following defeat, European Commission doubles down on Apple tax critiques

Following a defeat in court, the European Commission continues to declare that it remains unfair that Apple is paying so little in taxes.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 48

EU launches antitrust probe on voice assistants like Siri and Alexa

Apple is set to face yet another antitrust probe, this time regarding its widely known voice assistant, Siri, and whether the voice assistant can be used to crowd out competition.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 40

EU announces new tax plan that clamps down on digital platforms

The European Union on Wednesday announced that it has adopted a series of new tax measures that put increased pressure on digital platforms like the App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Apple and Ireland win appeal of $14.4B EU tax case

The European Commission has been overruled in a legal case where the Irish government argued that Apple was not given unfair and illegal tax advantages by the country.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 88

European Union targets tech giants with new tax and content rules

The European Union is planning to apply more restrictions on the activities and responsibilities of Apple and other major tech companies, EU digital policy and antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager has revealed, which could impact taxes, privacy, and online content.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 29

EU plans digital tax despite US exiting negotiations

Despite the US leaving the negotiations, European Union officials say it will implement its own plans to tax digital services from Apple, Google, and more, unless a global deal is achieved this year.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Rakuten joins Spotify in demanding EU investigation into App Store fees

Japanese retail giant Rakuten has joined Spotify in making an antitrust complaint to the European Union against Apple, this time complaining about how subsidiary Kobo has to pay a 30% commission on e-books it sells via the app while Apple promotes the competing Apple Books.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

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