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Tech giant seeks to comply with European law with approval for iPhone apps to be downloaded from developers’ websites
New Digital Markets Act will be a test case for how far regulators can dictate design of products and services
This week is the deadline for large online platforms to comply with new EU regulations on competition. Too little too late, say some
iPhone maker hit by first Brussels penalty as competition watchdogs step up scrutiny of Big Tech
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Move comes after pressure from activist groups over transparency and working conditions at ecommerce group
Competition regulators in Brussels send questions to developers over iPhone maker’s decision
Regulators seek to clamp down on world’s biggest online travel group as part of efforts to control tech dominance
Meta and Microsoft want Brussels regulators to extract more concessions that unpick iOS mobile software
Move is culmination of long-running European Commission antitrust probe after a complaint by Spotify
Some entrepreneurs believe there will now be less deal activity, reducing exit routes from their business
Also in this newsletter: EU countries set to greenlight first ever AI regulation
Regulators in Brussels had raised formal objection to acquisition after competition concerns
Schiller’s criticism comes as company announces moves to open up mobile software and cut fees for app developers
Antitrust action is hampering M&A in sector while groups also face more fines and higher compliance costs
Adviser to EU’s top court finds flaws in commission’s appeal in case that could affect future decisions on pricing practices
Landmark EU regulation and crucial US court cases due in 2024 will test the tech company
Xvideos, Pornhub and Stripchat face curbs on age verification and content moderation in latest move by regulators
Mutual decision comes after EU and UK regulators launched competition probes
New law lays out restrictive regime for emerging technology
Also in this newsletter: the final stretch in the EU’s race to regulate AI
Companies argue that their services should not come under the purview of new law designed to improve competition
Where the laws have different scope, it’s important that implementing them does not create conflicts for companies
Companies want chat app designated a ‘core’ service that would require it to be fully compatible with rivals
Investigation is first under bloc’s Digital Services Act and follows letter raising concerns about platform
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