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Apple updates EU App Store terms to align with DMA and broaden payment options
technology7 days ago

Apple updates EU App Store terms to align with DMA and broaden payment options

Apple overhauls EU App Store terms to align with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective October 1, moving developers to a single terms set; non‑Store digital transactions incur a 5% Core Technology Commission, while App Store in‑app purchases carry a 26% fee, external payment providers 20%, and 15% for purchases that link out, with reductions for certain programs. Developers can offer both in‑store and external payments in the EU but must keep chosen options for 12 months; a 5% Core Technology Commission also applies to web/third‑party store transactions, and Apple is dropping several old Fees. Web distribution is EU‑only with eligibility rules. The update also adds EU child-safety rules for purchases inside apps, reflecting continued DMA enforcement.

via The Verge|
#app-store#apple#dma
EU Imposes First DMA Penalty on Google, €890 Million for Self-Preferential Search
technology1 month ago

EU Imposes First DMA Penalty on Google, €890 Million for Self-Preferential Search

The European Commission fined Google €890 million—the first enforcement under the Digital Markets Act—for giving its own services preferential treatment in search results and restricting app developers' ability to promote alternative offers; Google must comply within 60 days or risk penalties up to 5% of worldwide turnover, with the company signaling it may review or appeal the decision and noting concerns the DMA could degrade user experience.

via CNBC|
#app-store#dma#eu
Apple bets privacy to sideline Siri AI in EU DMA showdown
ai2 months ago

Apple bets privacy to sideline Siri AI in EU DMA showdown

Apple argues the EU’s Digital Markets Act would force interoperability that could expose users to privacy risks, delaying Siri AI on European devices; the European Commission says nothing in the DMA prevents Apple from launching and notes Apple has not proposed a DMA‑compliant interoperability solution. Apple has floated a Trusted System Agent as a workaround and says it would take up to 18 months to roll out, while Brussels maintains there is no current timeline for Siri AI in the EU. The standoff sets up a high‑stakes game of chicken as Europe’s market looms large, with both sides trying to shape public opinion.

via The Verge|
#ai#apple#dma
Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists
culture3 months ago

Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists

Riot’s Vanguard update for Valorant now detects and disables DMA cheating tools even when Valorant isn’t running. After joking about turning compromised devices into “$6k paperweights,” Riot clarified Vanguard doesn’t brick hardware, but players report false bans, OS reinstall needs, and other Vanguard-related issues that keep fears about the anti-cheat alive.

via Kotaku|
#anti-cheat#culture#dma
"EU Considers Forcing Apple to Allow Deletion of iPhone Photos App"
technology2 years ago

"EU Considers Forcing Apple to Allow Deletion of iPhone Photos App"

The EU competition head, Margrethe Vestager, suggested that Apple may be required to allow iPhone owners to delete the Photos app as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations. This demand would involve a massive change to the way iOS works, as the Photos app is integrated throughout the entire system. Some commentators have speculated that Apple might consider ceasing iPhone sales in EU countries due to potential fines, but EU commissioner Thierry Breton dismissed this as unrealistic. The interpretation of the DMA's requirements is seen as pushing the limits of what is reasonable and practical, especially considering the sensitivity of personal data involved in photo management.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#dma#eu
"Tech Giants React: Google, Apple, and TikTok Navigate the Digital Markets Act"
technology2 years ago

"Tech Giants React: Google, Apple, and TikTok Navigate the Digital Markets Act"

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is set to take effect in the European Union, requiring gatekeeper tech companies like Google, Apple, and TikTok-owner ByteDance to comply with strict rules aimed at preventing unfair business practices and increasing consumer choice in core platform services. While some companies have announced changes to comply with the DMA, others, like Apple, have raised concerns about potential risks and decreased user choices. The impact of the DMA will soon become clearer as gatekeepers share compliance reports, and its standards may extend beyond the EU's borders, potentially influencing other regions and countries.

via Ars Technica|
#compliance#dma#european-union
"EU Clears Apple of iMessage Interoperability Mandate"
technology2 years ago

"EU Clears Apple of iMessage Interoperability Mandate"

The European Commission's recent decision to not designate Apple's iMessage as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) has no connection to Apple's announcement of supporting the RCS messaging standard. The assumption that the EU forced Apple's change of mind on RCS is unfounded, as the DMA does not mention RCS. Instead, Apple's decision to support RCS is believed to be influenced by Chinese government regulations requiring 5G devices to support RCS for certification, reflecting China's effective regulatory approach compared to the EU.

via Daring Fireball|
#apple#china#dma