EU

Apple has achieved a legal victory in France. App Tracking Transparency remains active despite ongoing criticism and EU regulation.

WhatsApp faces stricter regulations in the EU: Channels are growing rapidly and could place the app under the Digital Services Act...

iOS 26.3 causes a stir: EU praises open features, easy Android switching and new freedom for smartwatches in the iPhone system.

Apple has been fined millions in Italy. The dispute over app tracking transparency could plague the company in Europe for a long time.

The US is increasing pressure on the EU: Due to DMA and DSA, European services and providers are threatened with fees and restrictions.

Apple is under pressure in Europe: Developers criticize App Store fees and demand stricter enforcement of the DMA from the EU.

Apple and other US tech companies in the crosshairs: The USA accuses Europe of targeted discrimination through new digital laws.

With iOS 26.3, Apple expands notifications for third-party wearables and adapts iOS under regulatory pressure from Europe and the USA.

The App Store serves as a benchmark for the EU's DMA requirements. Google faces potential penalties if the reforms are insufficient.

Apple and Google have significantly simplified device switching. The EU sees this as a success of the DMA and points to improved data portability.