European Union

EU warns Elon Musk of legal action over disinformation on X ahead of Trump interview

The group says Elon Musk must take action to prevent the spread of hate speech and disinformation on X or face restrictions in the EU.

EU opens new probe into Apple following possible violations of Digital Markets Act

The European Union accused Apple of being in breach of its DMA rules by prohibiting developers to steer App Store customers to alternative options.

EU launches probe against X regarding content moderation

In enforcement of its Digital Services Act, the European Union is probing X concerning a March 2024 transparency report regarding cuts to its content moderation team.

EU rules iPadOS must comply with Digital Markets Act, opening door for Fortnite

The European Union designated iPadOS as a gatekeeper and ruled that Apple must adjust the ecosystem to comply with the Digital Markets Act within six months.

Apple will begin allowing iOS app downloads directly from websites in Europe

Apple has fought against sideloading apps on iOS devices for years, but will soon allow direct website app downloads under the EU's Digital Markets Act.

EU to investigate Apple's termination of Epic Games developer account

Epic Games claimed Apple's termination of its developer account was a retaliatory response that violate the Digital Markets Act.

Fortnite is returning to iOS in EU markets in 2024 under DMA rules

The game will be republished in Apple's mobile ecosystem with Epic Games as the publisher under EU's recently passed Digital Markets Act.

EU may force new portable electronics to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027

New European Union regulations may force new versions of the Nintendo Switch, iPhone, and other portable electronics to have user-replaceable batteries after 2027.