Apple's iPad added to EU's Digital Markets Act

Apple's iPad has been added to the list of Big Tech products and services hit by new EU rules to prevent competition abuses, requiring Apple to comply with preemptive measures under the Digital Markets Act. The decision is a loss for Apple, which will have to adapt its operating system to meet new obligations and prohibitions.

Epic Apple Feud and EU Big Tech Law

Epic Games calls on EU to enforce new law after Apple blocks its app store development, citing violation of Digital Markets Act. Apple closed Epic's developer account due to past behavior and contractual breaches. Epic seeks swift action against Apple for anti-competitive practices.

EU Fines Apple for Unfairly Favoring its Music Streaming Service

The European Union fined Apple nearly $2 billion for unfairly favoring its own music streaming service over rivals like Spotify by prohibiting them from informing users about cheaper subscription options outside of iPhone apps. Apple contests the decision and faces a separate antitrust investigation regarding its mobile payments service. The EU's Digital Markets Act aims to prevent tech giants from dominating digital markets, with Apple already revealing plans to comply with the new rules.