Topic: interoperability requirements
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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 Act, requiring users to manually enter passwords on their watch when the phone isn't nearby. This change results from DMA rules that mandate Apple open its Wi-Fi hardware to third...
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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, largely due to European Union regulatory requirements. The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to adopt open wireless standards like Wi-Fi Aware, ...
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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 apps like BirdyChat and Haiket, in compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act. Users can share various content types and will have the option to enable or disable ...
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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 with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company cites concerns that opening its ecosystem to third parties, as required by the DMA, could compromise user d...
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Microsoft Dodges EU Fine Over Teams Bundling After Slack Complaint
Microsoft avoided EU antitrust penalties by agreeing to unbundle Teams from its Office suites and offer Teams-free versions at a lower price. The company must also ensure interoperability with rival communication tools and maintain these commitments for seven to ten years. The case, initiated by ...
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Louvre Launches €57 Million Security Upgrade Tender
The Louvre is launching a €57 million security overhaul after an €88 million crown jewels theft in October, which was described as a brutal and shocking event. The comprehensive plan includes a new digital safety management system, a centralized monitoring platform, and upgraded surveillance and ...
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