The EU fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, citing self-preferencing in search results and restricting app developers in the Play Store. Google must comply within 60 days or face further penalties.
The EU fined Google €890 million for violating digital regulations by favoring its search engine and Play app store, harming competition. Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen and Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera cited unfair prominence and restricted app offers.
Google has been fined a total of €890m by the EU for breaching online competition laws under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission cited Google's prioritization of its own services in search results and restrictions on app developers from steering consumers to cheaper offers.
This article provides a detailed review of Canva, a free graphic design web application that offers professionally designed templates and a drag-and-drop interface. It highlights Canva's suitability for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers, comparing its features and pricing plans (Free, Pro, Enterprise) against more advanced tools like Photoshop, and outlining its pros and cons.
2026'nın ilk yarısında App Store'da vibecoding yöntemleriyle yeni uygulama sayısı hızla 560 bine ulaşırken, indirme oranları sadece yüzde 2 artarak 17,6 milyar seviyesinde kaldı. Bu durum, yeni yazılımların kullanıcılar tarafından sınırlı ilgi gördüğünü gösteriyor.
WhatsApp, App Store ve Google Play'de "büyük güncelleme" olarak duyurduğu yeni kullanıcı adı özelliğiyle telefon numarası paylaşımını ortadan kaldırıyor. Bu gizlilik odaklı yenilik, kullanıcıların numara ifşa etmeden iletişim kurmasını sağlayacak ve kademeli olarak tüm kullanıcılara sunulacak.
Lüksemburg merkezli AB Genel Mahkemesi, AB Komisyonu'nun Apple'ı App Store ve iOS için "geçit bekçisi" olarak belirleyen kararını hukuka uygun buldu. Mahkeme, Apple'ın itirazlarını reddederek Dijital Piyasalar Yasası (DMA) kapsamındaki yükümlülüklerinin yürürlükte kalmasına hükmetti.
AB Genel Mahkemesi, Apple'ın App Store ve iOS'un "eşik bekçisi" olarak sınıflandırılmasına itirazını reddetti. Karar, teknoloji devlerinin dijital pazarlardaki etkisini azaltma yolunda önemli bir adım olarak görülüyor. Apple ise kararın güvenlik ve gizlilik endişeleri yarattığını savunuyor.
The EU General Court has dismissed Apple's legal challenges against the Digital Markets Act (DMA), upholding its designation as a gatekeeper for the App Store and iOS. The ruling strengthens EU antitrust regulators' position against Big Tech.
Das EU-Gericht in Luxemburg hat die Klage von Apple gegen seine Einstufung als "Torwächter" im Rahmen des Digital Markets Act (DMA) abgewiesen. Apple muss sich damit an strengere EU-Regeln halten, die eine Bevorzugung eigener Dienste verbieten.
Das EU-Gericht hat Apple in seinem Streit um die Einstufung von App Store und iOS als "Torwächter" nach dem Digital Markets Act (DMA) eine Niederlage erteilt. Die Richter in Luxemburg bestätigten die Einstufung durch die Europäische Kommission, die fairen Wettbewerb auf digitalen Märkten sichern soll. Apple kann noch Einspruch einlegen.
AB Genel Mahkemesi, Apple'ın App Store ve iOS'u "geçit bekçisi" olarak tanımlayan AB Komisyonu kararının hukuka uygun olduğuna hükmetti. Mahkeme, Apple'ın farklı cihaz sürümlerinin ayrı hizmet olduğu savunmasını reddetti ve DMA kapsamındaki yükümlülükleri onayladı.
Das EU-Gericht hat Klagen von Apple gegen die strengere Regulierung seiner Dienste abgewiesen. Die App Stores gelten als Einheit und iOS als Betriebssystem von überragender Bedeutung, was verschärfte Auflagen nach dem Digital Markets Act (DMA) rechtfertigt.
Le tribunal de l'UE a rejeté les actions d'Apple visant à annuler des décisions de Bruxelles concernant le Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple devra se conformer aux obligations d'interopérabilité pour l'App Store et iOS, favorisant la concurrence.
Large app companies are lobbying for changes to app store regulations, arguing fees are too high. However, the article contends most small developers pay little or nothing, benefiting from secure ecosystems. The CMA is urged to reform where needed without undermining the successful app economy.
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce its age-verification law for app stores while a lawsuit proceeds. This decision means a preliminary injunction blocking the law is lifted, allowing Texas to implement its age-verification rules for users under 18.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law mandating age verification and parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. Plaintiffs argued it violates free speech rights, while Texas claims it protects children.
The US Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors' app downloads and purchases, while a legal challenge continues. Critics argue the law infringes on First Amendment free speech rights.
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law, the App Store Accountability Act, to go into effect, requiring parental consent for minors under 18 to download most apps. Organizations challenging the law argue it violates children's free speech rights.
On July 1, Europe's crypto market will undergo a significant reset as the MiCA transitional period ends, forcing unauthorized exchanges to cease operations or face restrictions. The effectiveness of this deadline hinges on app stores and how offshore platforms maintain accessibility to EU users, potentially leading to asset access issues and a shift in volume to licensed exchanges.
The US Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal in its antitrust case against Epic Games, focusing on a contempt ruling regarding in-app payment commissions. The case, ongoing for nearly seven years, centers on Apple's alleged "malicious compliance" with a previous ruling to allow third-party payment options.
Apple is seeking Supreme Court intervention to reverse a contempt finding regarding its App Store commission fees. The finding, stemming from a case with Epic Games, challenges Apple's high fees for developers linking to external payment methods, which a lower court deemed a violation of an injunction's 'spirit'.
Apple's App Store charges developers up to 30% on subscriptions, a cost often passed to consumers as an "Apple tax," making services like YouTube Premium more expensive through the App Store. Despite higher prices, some users prefer App Store billing for its easier cancellation process.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is challenging Apple and Google's "effective duopoly" over mobile platforms, proposing to allow app developers to "steer" users to external websites for purchases, bypassing app store commissions.
