French advertisers file complaint over Apple's iOS 14 privacy plan

A collection of advertisers and publishers in France have filed a complaint with the country's competition authority, claiming that iOS 14's blocking of automatic ad tracking will severely affect revenues.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

Here's how Apple is shipping EarPods with iPhone 12 orders in France

Apple is continuing to ship EarPods with its iPhone 12 and other models in France. Here's how the company is doing it.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

Apple will continue including EarPods with iPhone 12 in France

In what's believed to be in order to comply with local regulations, Apple is to include a pair of wired EarPods with all models of iPhone 12 that are sold in France.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Apple Stores in France to reopen June 9, Spain and Turkey for June 8

Apple has added more stores to the list for reopening in early June, with stores in France set to reopen on June 9 while locations in Spain and Turkey will reopen on June 8.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

France proceeding with digital tax, regardless of international reform efforts

The French government is going ahead with its digital tax effort on Apple and other tech multinational companies, and is no longer waiting on an international tax reform effort to do so.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 21

Apple Stores reopen in Australia

Apple has reopened all of its operational Apple Stores in Australia, following their closure because of the coronavirus outbreak. Each of the stores has introduced social distancing and temperature checks.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

France shames Apple for not sacrificing user privacy for COVID-19 app

The French government has accused Apple of lowering the effectiveness of its upcoming COVID-19 contact-tracking app, with digital technology minister Cedric O claiming Apple is not helping enough by preventing background app access to Bluetooth.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 67

French carrier pressing Apple to loosen privacy protections for COVID app

French telecom company Orange says that it is still in discussions with Apple over allowing its COVID-19 contact tracing app greater access to iOS core features, potentially risking users' privacy.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 8

France asks Apple to disable iOS security feature for national contact tracing app

France is working to release a contact tracing app to monitor the spread of COVID-19, but Apple's built-in iOS security features currently prevent the software from functioning.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 67

Apple fined $1.2 billion by French antitrust watchdog

France's competitive authority has fined Apple, and two of its local wholesalers, over practices regarding pricing which amounted to an antitrust violation.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 36

French antitrust watchdog to fine Apple for anti-competitive behavior

The French antitrust watchdog will levy a fine on Apple due to alleged anti-competitive practices, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 0

US backs EU's call for a global digital tax deal

The French government warns that failure to reach a single, international digital tax system would make business hard for firms including Apple — and the US Treasury agrees.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 35

French fine Apple $27 million for battery patch that could slow down old iPhones

Apple has been fined by the French government for its 2017 patch that could slow down iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone SE units that had a depleted battery, and for not informing users that it was doing so.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 47

France will not apply digital tax on Apple & others while trade discussions continue

France's tax aimed at internet multinational companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Apple, has been postponed as U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 13

France approves digital tax measures against Apple despite US pressure

The French government has approved proposals for a tax on digital services, one that affects Apple and other major tech companies, despite concern the measure is unfairly targeting US-based companies in a bid to claw back tax revenue.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 169

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