Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Digital Markets Act (DMA) comes into force in the European Union (EU) this week, forcing various major technology companies to adapt their platforms and…
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I’ve tested Apple’s EU-only iOS 17.4 and it doesn’t seem close to Android (yet)
Last year, the EU introduced new rules for large tech companies that are considered gatekeepers under its Digital Markets Act (DMA). Among the targeted companies are Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta,…
European regulators want to probe Apple after it blocked Epic Games’ app store
LONDON — European Union regulators said they want to probe Apple over allegations it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible…
This simple trick helps stop your iPhone apps from tracking you — and better manage permissions on your device
There are almost two million iPhone apps available – a statistic that Apple is understandably quite proud of. It is a thriving software ecosystem after all. But every app you…
Digital Market Act: What you need to know and what are the new changes
LONDON (AP) – Europeans scrolling through their phones and computers this week will get new choices for their default browsers and search engines, where to download iPhone apps and how…
Apple is making big changes to the App Store in Europe due to new rules. Could this mean more iPhone hacks?
Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of regulatory measures in Europe that seek to give consumers more choice – at the risk of creating…
Apple is making big changes to the App Store in Europe due to new rules. Could this mean more iPhone hacks?
Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of regulatory measures in Europe that seek to give consumers more choice – at the risk of creating…
iPhone will allow you to change the default navigation app
Setting default apps is common on Android, but on iOS, Apple has historically made it difficult. Over time, users have gained the ability to set default browser apps and other…
Apple changes course, approves Epic Games to set up competitive app store in Europe
Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure, paving the way for pesky rival video game maker Epic Games to set up an alternative iPhone app store in Europe. The move…
Updating to iOS 17.4 drains batteries for some iPhone users
Last week Apple released iOS 17.4 and if you live in the EU, JACKPOT! Your iPhone can now sideload apps from third-party app stores, use mobile browsers with a browser…