EU
Google Removes Clickable Maps in EU Search to Follow New Law
In early 2024, Google changed how location searches appear in the European Union (EU). This change comes because of the Digital Markets Act...
TikTok Fined $600 Million by EU for Sending User Data to China
TikTok has been fined €530 million (approximately $600 million) by the European Union for violating data privacy laws by transferring user data to...
WhatsApp Hits 46.8M Users in the EU, Triggers Stricter Rules
WhatsApp has officially been classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This means the...
Meta’s Paid Service Under Fire for Potential EU Privacy Law Violations
Meta’s updated paid ad-free service may still violate EU privacy and consumer laws, according to the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). The group has...
USB-C Becomes the Standard Across the EU
As of December 28, 2024, the European Union has officially implemented the Common Charger Directive, requiring all devices with rechargeable batteries to feature...
European Commission Mandates USB-C Charging for All Devices
The European Commission has announced that by December 28, 2024, all new electronic devices sold in the European Union (E.U.) must support USB-C...
New EU Law Requires USB-C Charging for Gadgets ― What You Need to Know
Starting December 28, 2024, most gadgets sold in the EU must use USB-C for charging. This change is part of the EU’s new...
Apple Removes Lightning Devices from European Stores to Follow New EU Rules
Apple has stopped selling its iPhone SE, iPhone 14 series, and other Lightning-based devices in Europe. This move comes as part of the...
Xiaomi Phones Discontinued in the EU ― What Does It Mean for You?
Xiaomi has announced that it will no longer sell some of its phones in the European Union. This change is in response to...
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS and iPadOS to Competitors
The European Union is urging Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more compatible with third-party devices. The EU Commission published draft recommendations aimed...
EU Demands Apple Open AirDrop and AirPlay to Android
The European Union is urging Apple to make iOS features like AirDrop and AirPlay accessible to Android and other platforms. This demand is...
EU Orders Apple to Open iPhone to Competitors Amid Privacy Concerns
The European Commission is urging Apple to make its iPhone operating system more compatible with third-party devices, including smartwatches and earbuds. This push...
EU Proposal to Scan WhatsApp Chats for CSAM Faces Critical Vote
The European Union’s proposal to scan all private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has re-emerged, with the EU Council set to...
When is Apple Intelligence Coming to EU?
Apple’s highly anticipated AI features, collectively known as Apple Intelligence, are set to debut globally later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 19,...
