Do Son Google is overhauling its Play Store in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act, offering developers new options to steer users to external payment systems.
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Opera has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, accusing it of anti-competitive practices by bundling Edge with Windows and hindering rival browsers.
Meta states it won't make further changes to its "pay-or-consent" model, despite a €200M fine and EU warnings of daily penalties up to 5% of global revenue for DMA non-compliance.
iOS 26 introduces a new API allowing EU developers to create third-party phone and messaging apps with cellular call and SMS/MMS/RCS support, likely due to EU DMA compliance.
Apple is appealing the EU's €500M DMA fine, calling the ruling "unprecedented." The company has revised App Store policies but will argue its case in court.
Microsoft Edge continues to actively discourage Google Chrome downloads using ads and warnings, though these tactics have ceased within the EU due to regulatory pressure.
Google faces an EU antitrust complaint from publishers alleging its AI Overviews exploit content for summaries, causing traffic/revenue loss and forcing publishers to accept terms or lose search visibility.
Apple revised EU App Store policies, allowing external purchases and new fees (initial acquisition, service, CTC) after a €500M fine. Developers can now direct users to outside payment channels.
Apple confirms iPhone Mirroring is restricted in the EU due to fears regulators might mandate Android mirroring support under the Digital Markets Act, undermining exclusivity.
Apple may suspend AirDrop, AirPlay, and seamless device pairing in the EU due to Digital Markets Act mandates, citing privacy and user experience concerns.
Microsoft will cease intrusive Edge practices in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act, allowing uninstallation and more default browser control.
The EU has issued a new warning to Apple for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act regarding external developer payments and commissions.
Nextcloud clashed with Google over Android file access! Learn about the dispute, antitrust accusations, and the impact on users.
The EU fines Apple €500M and Meta €200M for violating the Digital Markets Act, citing user rights restrictions and coercive data-for-service models.
Windows 11 can now run on iPads in the EU using the UTM virtual machine, thanks to the Digital Markets Act. JIT support improves performance.