Google charged with breaching landmark EU rules, Apple told to open up to rivals
- The EU accused Google parent Alphabet of breaching digital rules, potentially facing hefty fines under the Digital Markets Act.
- The EU has ordered Apple to improve its iPhone's compatibility with rival devices, despite Apple claiming this harms user security.
- The EU's competition chief stated that Google's practices negatively impact businesses across the EU.
- If Google's practices continue, fines could reach 10% of their total global turnover.
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European Commission: Apple and Google violate the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission announced preliminary findings against Apple and Google, charging them with two violations of the Digital Markets Act on Wednesday. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the EU’s law to regulate the power of large digital platforms to ensure a fair and contestable market. The European Commission designated gatekeepers under the DMA, which contains obligations and prohibitions. In 2024, the European Commission announced two spe…
Despite threatening language from the White House, Brussels reprimands Apple and Google
Apple and Google must do more to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission says. The announcement shows that Brussels is not holding back from US threats of countermeasures.
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