US EditionApple says EU’s sweeping digital rules delay new features for Europeans and seeks their repeal
Apple claims the Digital Markets Act delays key features like Live Translation and increases security risks for EU users, urging regulators to reconsider its impact on innovation and privacy.
- Apple seeks to repeal the Digital Markets Act, claiming it exposes users to privacy risks and stifles innovation.
- The European Union implemented the regulations to prevent big tech companies from abusing their market dominance.
- Apple expressed concern over user safety with external payment services and sideloading, which may expose users to scams and malware.
- The European Commission previously fined Apple €500 million for not allowing developers to direct users to external purchases, and Apple is appealing this decision.
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Apple pushes back on EU's Digital Markets Act, aimed at curbing tech giants' power
Apple is pressing European regulators to roll back sweeping rules designed to curb the power of major technology companies, warning that the legislation is weakening consumer protections and stifling innovation rather than enhancing them.Read Entire Article
The Californian giant is calling for the abolition of the Digital Market Regulation (DMA). In retaliation, it slows down the arrival of features.
Petulant EU hints it won't listen to Apple's complaints
The European Commission asked for comments on the Digital Markets Act and got plenty from Apple, but the knee-jerk response to Apple's filing by the EU shows this isn't going to have a good end for consumers.The Berlaymont building, seat of the European Commission, in Brussels — image credit: Wiki CommonsIf Apple thought it had any chance of getting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) repealed or just improved, the European Commission has just told it…
Apple Urges EU to Revise Tech Laws
Apple urged the European Union on Sept. 24 to revise the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), saying the legislation is hindering its ability to serve customers. The company stated that users in the EU are experiencing delays in new features and facing increased privacy and security risks as a result of the legislation. “It’s been more than a year since the Digital Markets Act was implemented,” Apple said in a statement. “Over that time, it’s becom…
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