by dbadmin | Jun 20, 2025 | Apple, European Commission, Google, News, OnePlus, Samsung, smartphones, Tablets
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The European Union has introduced mandatory energy efficiency labels for all smartphones and tablets sold within its region starting today, June 20, 2025. These labels provide detailed information on energy use, battery...
by dbadmin | Mar 19, 2025 | Apple, Apple AirDrop, Apple Watch, European Commission, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The European Commission has mandated that Apple make nine key interoperability features available on iOS to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These include enabling third-party connected devices to access notifications,...
by dbadmin | Dec 30, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone 14, Apple iPhone SE, European Commission, News, USB-C
The EU’s Common Charger Directive went into effect on December 28, 2024, meaning several categories of devices now need to support charging via USB-C to be eligible for sale in the region. Consequently, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE in the...
by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone 14, European Commission, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple will stop selling the iPhone 14 series and iPhone SE 3 in Europe by the end of 2024. An EU law requires all mobile phones sold in the region to use USB-C ports by 2025. These iPhones will be discontinued earlier than...
by dbadmin | Nov 25, 2024 | Corning Gorilla Glass, European Commission, News
The European Union launched an antitrust investigation into Corning, alleging anti-competitive practices in the smartphone cover glass market. Corning responded with a series of commitments aimed at addressing the EU’s concerns and ensuring fair competition. Key...
by dbadmin | Nov 6, 2024 | Corning Gorilla Glass, European Commission, News
Gorilla Glass maker Corning is facing an EU antitrust probe over alleged abuse of its dominant position in the smartphone cover glass market. The investigation focuses on exclusive supply agreements that Corning may have signed with smartphone makers and raw glass...
