AI-first smartphones are poised to revolutionize user interaction, replacing app grids with intent-driven AI agents, potentially disrupting the $multi-billion app economy
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Apple is now permitting alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil, following an agreement with the CADE competition regulator. Developers will benefit from a lower 5% Core Technology Fee for in-app purchases on these third-party marketplaces, which require Apple approval and a 'Notarization' review process.
Apple will permit developers in Brazil to offer alternative app stores and process payments outside its App Store, following an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator CADE. This move, similar to changes in the EU and Japan, loosens Apple's ecosystem control and includes new protections for app distribution.
The FTC has sued Genesis Tech for defrauding consumers through app store scams, using shell companies in Cyprus and Ukraine to hide assets and revenue. The case highlights the difficulty regulators face in policing complex subscription scam networks.
India's public discourse has shifted from viewing China as a villain to a more neutral stance, influenced by Moscow's push for a Russia-India-China strategic triangle. This development is significant as it aims to ease tensions between India and China.
Fortnite is back on global App Stores, excluding Australia, after a five-year ban. Epic Games is challenging Apple's App Store fees in US federal courts, hoping to force fee reductions worldwide.
