Digital Markets Act

BigTech Companies

Tim Sweeney Reveals Fortnite’s Future After Apple Win

Epic Games won a major legal victory against Apple, with a U.S. court upholding a ruling that Apple must allow…

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European Users Can Now Reduce Personal Ads on Facebook & Instagram

Meta will introduce a new option for EU users in 2026 to reduce personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering…

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Artificial Intelligence

EU Investigates Meta Over WhatsApp AI Chatbot Limits

The EU has launched an antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp policy changes that restrict third-party AI chatbots, fearing this…

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Google Drops EU Antitrust Case Against Microsoft

Google withdrew its antitrust complaint against Microsoft's cloud licensing as the EU launched a new investigation into Microsoft Azure and…

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Google Pixel 10 Gets AirDrop Thanks to EU Apple Ruling

Google has introduced cross-platform AirDrop functionality to its Pixel 10 series, enabling secure file transfers between Pixel devices and iPhones,…

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Unlock the Power of AirDrop on Your Pixel Phone

Google's surprise software update enables Pixel 10 models to use AirDrop-like functionality for seamless wireless file sharing with Apple devices,…

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AI & Tech

WhatsApp Opens to Third-Party Chats in Europe

WhatsApp will introduce third-party chat interoperability in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act, allowing encrypted messaging across different…

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WhatsApp to Enable Cross-Platform Messaging in Europe

Meta is launching a cross-platform messaging feature for WhatsApp users in Europe, allowing them to communicate with users on other…

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EU to Investigate Google for Reputation Abuse

The EU is launching an antitrust investigation into Alphabet over claims Google unfairly demotes news publishers in search results for…

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Google Faces EU Probe Over Parasite SEO Crackdown

The European Commission is investigating Google under the Digital Markets Act for potentially unfair enforcement of site reputation abuse policies,…

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Apple Drops iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi Sync in EU With iOS 26.2

Apple is removing automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU due to the Digital Markets…

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Business

UK Parliament Debates Digital Game Ownership Rights

The UK Parliament debated strengthening consumer rights for digital games, addressing concerns that players lose access to purchased titles when…

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Business

UK Debates Game Laws After Concord’s Sudden Shutdown

The UK government is considering stronger consumer protections for video games after high-profile shutdowns like Concord, emphasizing the need for…

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BigTech Companies

Apple’s Walled Garden: How It Shields ICE

Apple's legal victory preserving its exclusive App Store control has created a single point for government influence over app availability,…

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Artificial Intelligence

UK’s Google Search Faces a Major Overhaul

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google's search engine with Strategic Market Status to address its dominance, which…

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BigTech Companies

Epic Games: Apple Scared Users Away From Rival App Stores

The Epic Games Store saw a significant increase in iOS downloads after Apple simplified the third-party app installation process, reducing…

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Windows 10 Security Updates: Free for EU Users for One More Year

Microsoft will provide free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area until October 2026, removing…

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Microsoft Makes Last-Minute Windows 10 Lifeline Deal

Microsoft will provide free extended security updates for Windows 10 to consumers in the European Economic Area, reversing its initial…

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Apple Fights EU’s Digital Markets Act, Demands Repeal

Apple has formally requested that the European Union repeal the Digital Markets Act, escalating tensions between major US tech firms…

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Apple Delays More EU Features Over Digital Markets Act

Apple is delaying several features for European consumers, including AI Live Translation and iPhone Mirroring, due to challenges in complying…

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