… On the other hand, Apple recently got a rare win in Europe, after Apple Maps and the company’s Ads services were ruled not to be gatekeepers , due to their “low usage and limited market impact in Europe.” Importantly, today’s request by ACT isn’t limited to smart TVs. …
New App Store policy requires medical device disclosures for some health apps Marcus Mendes | Mar 26 2026 - 4:21 pm PT | Mar 26 2026 - 4:21 pm PT Starting today, some App Store apps must declare whether they are regulated medical devices in the US, UK, and Europe. …
The new Siri won’t be available on iPhones in the EU, due to Digital Markets Act Benjamin Mayo | Jun 8 2026 - 11:29 am PT | Jun 8 2026 - 11:29 am PT The brand new iOS 27 Siri AI experiences will not be coming to users in the European Union at the same time as everyone else. …
… In Europe, for example, it is likely that the European Union will act as a bloc, and that any legislation applying to Apple will apply across all 27 member countries. …
… A bit of background When it comes to the App Tracking Transparency feature, which lets users choose whether their data is shared with third parties through cross-app tracking, Apple is fighting multiple antitrust battles , most of them in Europe. …
… Antitrust regulators in Europe have forced Apple to allow third-party app stores and to open up the NFC chip in iPhones for use by competitors to Apple Wallet. …
Meta AI is analyzing teen faces but a 12yo kid with a fake mustache fooled it U Ben Lovejoy | May 7 2026 - 4:13 am PT | May 7 2026 - 4:13 am PT Meta’s latest attempt to comply with age verification requirements in Europe, Brazil and the US is to roll out AI-powered tech to analyse the faces of teen… …
… Apple strikes deal with Animato According to a new listing in the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act acquisition database, Apple has struck a deal with Animato, a virtual avatar company best known for Call Annie , a now-discontinued app that offered video calls with AI tutors for language le… …
… Brazil set to get support for installing apps outside Apple’s App Store As spotted by iHelpBR , the iOS 26.5 release candidate rolled out earlier today lists Brazil among the regions where side loading is supported, alongside Japan and the European Union. …
… The draft also outlines several exemptions, stating that the tax would not apply to: Providing users with a digital interface where the sole or main purpose is delivering digital content owned by the provider or for which it has acquired distribution rights, or providing communication or payment se… …