ByteDance loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label TikTok owner ByteDance has today lost its court challenge against its designation as a gatekeeper under landmark European Union rules, in a boost for antitrust … Business • 17 Jul
Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules - regulator Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules because they prevent app developers from steering consumers to alternative offers, EU antitrust regulators said today, a … Business • 24 Jun
EU says Booking must comply with strict tech rules The European Commission said today it had designated hotel reservation website Booking.com as a "gatekeeper", which subjects it to strict EU obligations. Business • 13 May
Apple's iPadOS designated as gatekeeper under EU rules Apple's operating system for iPads has been designated as a gatekeeper under the bloc's landmark tech rules by EU antitrust regulators because of its importance … Business • 29 Apr
EU probes Apple, Google, Meta for potential DMA breaches Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms will be investigated for potential breaches of the EU's new Digital Markets Act, European antitrust regulators said today, potentially … Business • 25 Mar
EU's Vestager warns about Apple and Meta fees EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager has warned Apple and Meta Platforms on their new fees for their services, saying that this may hinder users from … Business • 20 Mar
Apple retreats in fight to defend App Store Apple has made a major concession in its battle to protect the dominance of its App Store on iPhones and other devices in Europe, saying … Business • 13 Mar
Google rolls out changes for users, apps developers Alphabet's Google has today outlined changes to search results and new tools for apps developers to promote their products on third-party apps and rival app … Business • 05 Mar
Apple files legal challenge to EU's Digital Markets Act Apple has filed a legal case contesting decisions taken by the European Commission under its recently-introduced Digital Markets Act, according to a post shared by … Business • 17 Nov 23
TikTok appeals against EU gatekeeper status TikTok has joined Meta in appealing against the "gatekeeper" status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law that brings in tougher rules for … Business • 16 Nov 23
Microsoft, Google won't challenge EU gatekeeper status Microsoft and Google will not challenge an EU law requiring them to make it easier for users to move between competing services such as social … Business • 14 Nov 23
Big tech firms say they meet EU gatekeeper status Alphabet's Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft have notified the European Commission that they qualify as gatekeepers under new EU tech rules, EU industry … Business • 04 Jul 23
EU rules regulating tech giants to set global standard Landmark EU rules targeting Alphabet unit Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft are likely to set a global benchmark and may even force the tech … Business • 25 Mar 22
Google rivals want EU lawmakers to act via new rules DuckDuckGo and three other search engine rivals to Google have urged EU lawmakers to take action against the Alphabet unit via new tech rules. Business • 07 Oct 21
