by dbadmin | Apr 24, 2024 | European Commission, News
Credit: Samsung The EU established new right-to-repair rules that extend repair protection for consumers. This strengthens the current consumer protections in the EU and makes repairs easier and cheaper. EU members will have two years to implement the new rules into...
by dbadmin | Mar 12, 2024 | App Store, Apple, European Commission, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple will soon allow “authorized developers” to distribute apps directly from their website without any app store in the middle. However, the eligibility for being an “authorized developer” is very high and involves paying the...
by dbadmin | Mar 11, 2024 | Apple iOS, Epic Games, European Commission, Fortnite, News
Fortnite Mobile Apple blocked Epic’s attempt at bringing their games back to the iPhone in Europe. The European Commission began investigating whether Apple went against EU regulations. Apple, facing scrutiny, decided to reinstate Epic’s developer account in Europe....
by dbadmin | Mar 4, 2024 | App Store, Apple, European Commission, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion (~$1.95 billion) for the App Store’s ‘anti-steering’ provisions. Apple had restricted app developers like Spotify from informing iOS users about alternative and...
by dbadmin | Feb 5, 2024 | European Commission, News
Credit: Scott Scrivens / Android Authority The EU has reached a provisional deal on right-to-repair legislation. The legislation will force sellers to offer an additional 12-month guarantee for products repaired under warranty. Manufacturers also need to offer spare...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2023 | European Commission, Google, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The European Commission has filed a formal complaint against Google for abusing its dominant position in the publisher ad business. Google will be able to defend itself before the Commission pronounces a verdict. The...
