Tag: ios

  • TechLinked: EU Surrendered

    TechLinked: EU Surrendered

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    The EU Gave Up iMessage Regulation and Apple’s Response The European Commission has chosen not to consider iMessage as a core platform service under the digital markets act, sparing Apple from increased regulatory scrutiny and interoperability requirements with other messaging platforms. This decision is met with surprise, given the 101 million iOS users in Europe.…

  • Apple Trolls EU with TechLinked

    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.…

  • SAMTIME: 30 Days of Android

    SAMTIME: 30 Days of Android

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    I Switched to Android for 30 Days: A New Adventure Long-time Apple fanboy Sam Tucker decided to trade in his iPhone for a Google Pixel 6A for 30 days. His motivation for the switch? Disappointment with the direction tech companies, particularly Apple, were taking with feature removal and increasing prices. Sam wanted to regain control…

TechLinked: EU Surrendered