Intel Wins $536M Interest Payment After EU Antitrust Fine Reversal
Intel receives a $536 million interest payment from the European Commission following the reversal of a 2009 antitrust fine. The case's resolution marks the end of a 14-year legal battle and raises questions about EU competition law enforcement.
Apple Faces Potential Increased Antitrust Oversight in German Court Battle
A German federal court judge has indicated Apple may need stricter competition controls, following the tech giant's challenge to its designation of having 'paramount significance' in markets. The case could subject Apple to enhanced antitrust oversight until 2028, joining other tech companies like Meta and Alphabet.
Epic Takes on Apple: Free Games and Fee Coverage in EU Mobile Store Launch
Epic Games challenges Apple's ecosystem by launching a mobile store in the EU with free games and coverage of developer fees. The gaming giant plans to offer 20 third-party titles and absorb Apple's Core Technology Fee for one year to foster marketplace competition.
Digital Rights Groups Challenge EU's Oversight of Tech Giants Apple and Google
Digital rights organizations and former European leaders criticize the European Commission's weak regulation of Apple and Google's market dominance. The advocacy groups demand stronger enforcement of interoperability requirements and reforms to address monopolistic practices in digital advertising.
Apple Discontinues iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Markets Over USB-C Mandate
Apple has halted sales of Lightning port-equipped iPhones across EU markets following new charging port regulations. The move affects iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models, while the USB-C compatible iPhone 15 series remains available.
EU Mandates Universal USB-C Charging: A New Era for Electronic Devices
Starting December 2023, all new electronic devices sold in the EU must feature USB-C charging ports, marking a significant shift toward standardization. The regulation aims to reduce e-waste and save consumers millions while affecting everything from smartphones to laptops.
EU Forces Apple to Open iPhone Ecosystem for Cross-Platform Compatibility
European Commission mandates Apple to make iPhones compatible with competing platforms, marking a major shift away from its closed ecosystem. The landmark ruling aims to increase competition and consumer choice, potentially affecting key features like iMessage and AirDrop.
EU Orders Apple to Open iPhone Features to Competitors Under Digital Markets Act
European regulators demand Apple make iOS more accessible to rival developers, threatening fines of up to 10% of global sales for non-compliance. The clash centers on Apple's resistance to sharing key features like Wi-Fi connections and Siri, citing privacy and security concerns.
Apple Criticizes Meta's Multiple iPhone Software Access Requests Amid EU Regulations
Apple strongly opposes Meta's 15 interoperability requests for iPhone software tools, citing privacy and security concerns. The dispute highlights tensions between tech giants as they navigate EU's Digital Markets Act requirements, which mandate platform access while threatening significant penalties for non-compliance.
French Court Blocks Google's EU News Content Test Over Legal Concerns
Google's experiment to assess news content value by removing articles from search results faces immediate legal challenges in France. The Paris Commercial Court's intervention forces Google to exclude France from the test, highlighting tensions between tech platforms and news publishers under EU regulations.