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Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says
May 1, 2025
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace,...
EU App Store: Apple Removes Thousands of Apps Due to Digital Services Act Requirements
February 20, 2025
Apple has removed thousands of apps from its European Union App Store for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act, which requires developers to provide a verified address,...
Apple’s Geo-Blocking Practices Could Violate EU Rules
November 12, 2024
The European Commission has informed Apple that its geo-blocking practices, where services are limited or blocked in certain geographical locations, are potentially breaking the law. These practices have been...
Apple Set to be Charged by EU for Violating Digital Markets Act
June 17, 2024
Apple could be the first tech giant to be formally charged by the European Commission for violating the Digital Markets Act. The Cupertino firm enforces rules on “steering,” which...
What the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
March 21, 2024
Cheaper app subscriptions. Additional payment options. Greater freedom for app developers on the App Store. More consumer choice.Those are some of the possibilities that consumer advocates hope will come...