EU tax on large corporations could also affect Apple
The EU wants to restructure its levy on large corporations and collect more from tech companies like Apple. Currently, up to 750,000...
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Apple overtakes Samsung among network operators in Europe
Apple has overtaken Samsung in smartphone sales through network operators in Europe. The storage shortage is hitting budget devices particularly hard.
ChatGPT: Invisible watermark for texts in the EU
ChatGPT will soon mark texts in the EU with an invisible watermark. Here's how it works and how easy it is to install...
Siri AI in the EU: iPhone launch likely still months away
Siri AI will likely arrive on EU iPhones months after the launch of iOS 27. Five months is considered the best-case scenario...
Apple lobbying in Brussels: 257 meetings since the European elections
Apple has met with EU representatives 257 times since the European elections and spends around €9 million a year on lobbying – more...
EU KIDS Act: How the EU wants to protect children online
No account for those under 13, mini-account for 13 and 14, own account from 15: What the EU KIDS Act stipulates and which...
iOS 27.2: New tracking query becomes mandatory in five EU countries
iOS 27.2 introduces a new tracking feature for apps. In Germany and four other EU countries, only this version is available...
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: This is what the EU data sheet says
The EU data sheet for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max lists a repair index of 3.14, battery life per cycle, drop resistance, and update duration.
Apple acquires Sonera: Sensors for nerve signals
An EU disclosure requirement has revealed that Apple has acquired the sensor technology startup Sonera. Sonera's chip measures the body's magnetic fields.
Apfelpatient Weekly #20: Apple leaks itself
A Mac update reveals codenames, the home hub and camera AirPods – plus two decisions that will reshape the app market in Europe.