…Antitrust regulators in Europe have forced Apple to allow third-party app stores and to open up the NFC chip in iPhones for use by competitors to Apple Wallet. Bloomberg suggests that…
…But Microsoft caved to antitrust regulatory pressure, making some changes... In 2025, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office 365 in an attempt to dodge EU antitrust fines. For context, the European Commission launched…
…They have urged the EU’s antitrust regulator to impose stricter controls on these platforms. The lobby claims that this would prevent these platforms from solely promoting their own apps or services…
A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission may move forward with its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook (now referred to as Meta). The ruling, which was delivered by US District…
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…Apple's Korea Offices Raided by Antitrust Regulators Over Allegations It Charges Developers 33% Commission Apple's South Korean headquarters have been raided by antitrust regulators after a complaint was raised by…
…Apple has faced similar pressure elsewhere, including in Europe, where regulators forced changes to its ecosystem. Requirements there led Apple to open access to its mobile wallet technology after antitrust scrutiny. Across…
…Apple Withholds Data as India Antitrust Case Advances to Final Hearing Apple is facing a fast-track decision on regulatory penalties in India because it has not submitted data sought by the…
…He’s had to balance the company’s massive business interest in China with US policymakers’ concerns, and he’s worked to appease Trump for favorable regulatory decisions, without alienating too many…
EU broadcasters want Apple TV and Siri regulated as gatekeepers under DMA Marcus Mendes | Mar 23 2026 - 4:36 pm PT | Mar 23 2026 - 4:36 pm PT A group representing Europe…
