Digital Markets Act

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AltStore PAL Joins the Fediverse

AltStore PAL, an alternative iOS app marketplace in the EU and Japan, now integrates with the fediverse, allowing users on…

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The Digital Markets Act’s Search Fairness Promise Is Falling Short

The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) aimed to curb tech giants like Google but has instead degraded the user experience,…

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Google Tests EU Search Changes Following DMA Charges

Google is testing new search results in Europe for travel and dining queries, giving rival services more prominence to comply…

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Google Could Alter EU Search Results to Avoid Fines

Google is testing major changes to its European search results to elevate rival services in categories like hotels and flights,…

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iOS 26.3 Simplifies Switching From iPhone to Android

iOS 26.3 introduces a simplified, direct method for transferring data like apps and messages from an iPhone to an Android…

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AI & Tech

EU Scrutinizes Google’s AI and Search Under New DMA Rules

The European Commission has launched two formal proceedings against Google under the DMA, focusing on ensuring Android's AI features are…

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First EU Alternative App Store Announces Shutdown

Setapp Mobile, a subscription-based alternative app store in the EU, will shut down by February 2026, citing Apple's complex and…

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DMA Sparks Mobile Security Fears in Europe

The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) mandates greater system interoperability for mobile platforms, which security experts warn could create new…

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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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