EU rules iPadOS must comply with Digital Markets Act, opening door for Fortnite
The European Union designated iPadOS as a gatekeeper and ruled that Apple must adjust the ecosystem to comply with the Digital Markets Act within six months.
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Apple will begin allowing iOS app downloads directly from websites in Europe
Apple has fought against sideloading apps on iOS devices for years, but will soon allow direct website app downloads under the EU's Digital Markets Act.
EU to investigate Apple's termination of Epic Games developer account
Epic Games claimed Apple's termination of its developer account was a retaliatory response that violate the Digital Markets Act.
Fortnite is returning to iOS in EU markets in 2024 under DMA rules
The game will be republished in Apple's mobile ecosystem with Epic Games as the publisher under EU's recently passed Digital Markets Act.
EU may force new portable electronics to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027
New European Union regulations may force new versions of the Nintendo Switch, iPhone, and other portable electronics to have user-replaceable batteries after 2027.
Microsoft reportedly faces EU antitrust probe after remedy discussions hit roadblock
A complaint by competing workspace chat app Slack put Microsoft in the European Union's regulatory crosshairs.
EU Commission charges Google with abusive practices in online advertising technology
The EU accused Google of breaching antitrust rules and may seek to break up adtech parts of the company's business.
EU Commission approves Microsoft & Activision Blizzard merger
The European Commission approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard under various conditions related to cloud gaming.
iOS 17 rumored to support app sideloading to comply with EU regulations
Following up on European legislation against large tech companies, Apple will comply with new regulations that allows sideloading apps directly from the internet.
EU likely to approve Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Following licensing agreements made to satisfy antitrust concerns, Microsoft may get the pass from the EU to finalize its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
