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Apple threatens the EU
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Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:13

Apple threatens the EU


Job’s Mob tells Brussels to bin Big Tech law or else

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple has demanded Brussels scrap the Digital Markets Act, claiming the rules are costing it money and ruining the fun for its fanboys.

EU’s Digital Markets Act flawed claims new report
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It will never stand up in court

A new study has torn into the EU’s Digital Markets Act, claiming its clunky procedures and lack of transparency are making the law nearly impossible to enforce.

EU slaps Apple and Meta with landmark DMA fines
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Trump screams extortion

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple has been handed a €500 million ($570 million) slap by EU regulators, with Facebook flogger Meta coughing up €200 million, in the first real show of teeth under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.

Meta faces EU scrutiny over ad model
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Tuesday, 02 July 2024 11:13

Meta faces EU scrutiny over ad model


Sniffs of anti-trust

 Meta is encountering obstacles while striving to comply with the European Union's stringent online competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Apple surrenders to the Germans
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:42

Apple surrenders to the Germans


Agrees to allow apps to be hosted outside its official store

Fruity cargo cult Apple has finally bent to European pressure and will allow iPhone users to download apps hosted outside of its official App Store.

EU signs off on tech giant regulation
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Wednesday, 06 July 2022 11:44

EU signs off on tech giant regulation


Enforcement might be impossible

EU lawmakers gave the thumbs up to landmark rules to rein in tech giants such as Alphabet unit Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft, but enforcement could be hampered by regulators' limited resources.