A new report from Reuters suggests that Apple will not be fined under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) for its default browser options on iOS and iPadOS. The investigation launched one year ago and is set to conclude on March 31 with Apple staving off any potential fines according to “people with direct knowledge on the matter”. Apple did comply with the DMA’s rules by offering a list of popular third-party browsers for first-time Safari users in Europe on iOS 17.4/iPadOS 18.2 or later. The initial browser choice screen promoted Safari over alternative browsers, which...
A new report from Reuters suggests that Apple will not be fined under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) for its default browser options on iOS and iPadOS. The investigation launched one year ago and is set to conclude on March 31 with Apple staving off any potential fines according to “people with direct knowledge on the matter”. Apple did comply with the DMA’s rules by offering a list of popular third-party browsers for first-time Safari users in Europe on iOS 17.4/iPadOS 18.2 or later. The initial browser choice screen promoted Safari over alternative browsers, which...
Apple faces more scrutiny under the European Union's Digital Markets Act. Cupertino has now received comprehensive guidelines for implementing interoperability, specifically regarding access to iOS notifications and alternatives for AirDrop and AirPlay. Future iOS devices must feature full access to the iOS notification system, background execution privileges, and system feature access. Currently, these capabilities are exclusive to Apple products like AirPods and Apple Watches, but they should also be opened to third-party manufacturers. Headphone manufacturers need access to...
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple considered making the iPhone 17 Air its first port-less device. Such reports are nothing new, we’ve been hearing about a wireless-only iPhone since at least 2019. Apple reportedly decided to keep the USB-C port for now, allegedly because it feared a port-less phone would be against EU regulations. That is not the case, however. European Commission press officer Federica Miccoli confirmed to 9to5Mac that a device that supports only wireless charging is perfectly within the rules: Yes. Since, such radio equipment cannot be recharged via wired...
Belgian police searched the Huawei headquarters in Brussels. Authorities raided 20 additional locations in the Belgian provinces of Flanders and Wallonia, as well as in Portugal, resulting in several arrests, according to prosecutors. A Belgian Prosecutor's Office spokesperson stated that there is "an ongoing investigation into preliminary charges of active corruption, forgery of documents, and money laundering at the European Parliament." The "alleged bribery" is thought to have benefited the tech company Huawei. European Parliament in Strasbourg, France The investigation concerns...
Xiaomi’s Watch S4 was announced in China back in October of last year and we’re expecting its global debut at MWC Barcelona in a few days. Ahead of the global launch, a Croatian retailer listed the wearable complete with pricing and detailed specs. Xiaomi Watch S4 listing As per the listing, the Xiaomi Watch S4 will cost €179 in Europe. This may not be the official pricing from Xiaomi as we’ve previously seen another listing suggesting a €159 starting price. Watch S4 in black and silver For reference the previous generation Xiaomi Watch S3 launched with a starting...
Today Apple has officially announced the next phase of its rollout of AI features under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. In April, the company will release iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, just as rumored. With these versions, the EU will finally get access to Apple Intelligence features for the first time. It's been a long time coming, but there isn't so much left to wait now. Apple Intelligence will also be available in more languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), and localized English for Singapore and...
Today Apple has officially announced the next phase of its rollout of AI features under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. In April, the company will release iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, just as rumored. With these versions, the EU will finally get access to Apple Intelligence features for the first time. It's been a long time coming, but there isn't so much left to wait now. Apple Intelligence will also be available in more languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), and localized English for Singapore and...
Next month, the European Union will announce whether Apple and Meta have adhered to the Digital Markets Act rules. Teresa Ribera, the competition chief for the bloc, confirmed this in an interview with Reuters. She noted that the Union would not back down on its decision to investigate the American companies, despite its relationship with the United States being upended by the new American president, Donald Trump. Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and Commissioner for Competitiveness The 27-nation bloc...
Next month, the European Union will announce whether Apple and Meta have adhered to the Digital Markets Act rules. Teresa Ribera, the competition chief for the bloc, confirmed this in an interview with Reuters. She noted that the Union would not back down on its decision to investigate the American companies, despite its relationship with the United States being upended by the new American president, Donald Trump. Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and Commissioner for Competitiveness The 27-nation bloc...