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TechLinked: Apple, Time to Pony Up
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Apple in Hot Water with the EU Over App Store Practices The European Commission has formally charged Apple with non-compliance under the Digital Markets Act for restricting App Store developers from redirecting consumers to alternative purchasing channels. While Apple has made some concessions, the EU alleges that pricing transparency within the apps is still lacking,…
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TechLinked Exposes Apple’s Copycat Move
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Apple’s Push for “Sideloading” Apps in the EU Apple is set to allow the sideloading of apps in the European Union, a major shift in their app delivery model. This change, spurred by EU regulations, marks a significant departure from Apple’s traditional App Store-only approach. However, the criteria for app developers to enable this feature…
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Apple Trolls EU with TechLinked
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Apple’s iOS App Store Changes in the EU Say goodbye to the era of exclusivity because Apple is finally making room for third-party app stores, payment systems, and browser engines. However, this shift isn’t as sweet as it initially sounds, as Apple’s compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act comes with a few sinister catches.…