AltStore PAL – the first legal replacement of the App Store with applications for iPhone – has launched in the EU
The Technology section is powered by Favbet Tech AltStore PAL is officially available across the EU thanks to the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple…
In the EU, hourly wages reached €54 — more than a third of the nominal “minimum” in Ukraine
According to Eurostat, the lowest hourly wages in 2023 were recorded in Bulgaria at 9.23 euros, while the highest wages were recorded in Luxembourg at 53.9 euros/hour….
Apple, Meta and Google are under EU investigation. Tech giants are “suspected” of violating the new Digital Markets Act
The Technology section is powered by Favbet Tech If the suspicions are confirmed, companies face fines of up to 10% of global annual revenue, or up to…
Opera records an increase in users from iOS – by 164% (spoiler: DMA helped)
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which entered into force on March 7, provides, among other things, for EU users to freely choose a given browser. To comply…
Apple lost $113 billion due to the “attack” of EU and US regulators
The Technology section is powered by Favbet Tech The US Department of Justice has sued the iPhone maker for antitrust violations, and the EU is preparing an…
The EU took on AliExpress — the site is accused of distributing porn and other illegal content
The European Commission has launched an official investigation into AliExpress, an international e-commerce website run by the Chinese technology giant Alibaba. It is reported that pornographic and…
The EU Parliament approved the AI Act — the world’s strictest law on the regulation of artificial intelligence. What’s next?
The Technology section is powered by Favbet Tech After reaching a political consensus in December, EU lawmakers overwhelmingly (523 in favor) approved a landmark document that regulates…
Apple will allow the distribution of iOS applications in the EU on developer sites
Days after Apple allowed iOS users in the EU to use third-party app stores, the company announced more changes to how developers can distribute their apps. Now,…
The European Commission is “in the case” – they demand an explanation from Apple regarding the blocking of the account of the developer Epic Games
Apple must explain to EU regulators exactly how its blocking decision meets the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The other day, Apple released iOS 17.4,…
Away from Moscow? The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Yerevan is discussing EU membership
Ararat Mirzoyan noted that the European Union and the United States support democratic reforms in Armenia. The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed the European vector…
Apple released iOS 17.4 – with support for alternative marketplaces and third-party NFC payments in the EU
The Technology section is powered by Favbet Tech Transcriptions for podcasts and new emojis are among other updates. Some of the updates in iOS 17.4 are due…
In two months of 2024, Ukrainians imported more than 8,000 electric cars
In the first two months of 2024, Ukrainians imported almost 60,000 cars (58,593 units), of which 14% (8,026 cars) were electric cars, and this is almost 8…
Apple bans Epic Games developer account due to ‘unreliability’ – EGS on iOS delayed for now
The other day, Apple released iOS 17.4, giving users the ability to download apps and games from third-party app stores — Epic was also preparing its own…
Google introduces new commissions for EU app developers
Google already allowed users to download apps outside of the Play Store under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, but is now introducing two new fees to do…
The EU fined Apple $2 billion over Spotify’s complaint that it “blocked” alternative music programs
This is the third largest fine from the EU and the first to target Apple. As Engadget reports, after months of speculation, the European Commission has fined…
review site Yelp has praised the changes Google has made to comply with EU law
Google is testing a new design for search results for flights, trains, hotels, restaurants and products in the EU, which is expected to help smaller businesses get…
The EU should modernize its submarine internet cable infrastructure to meet safety standards
According to the proposal of the European Commission, Europe should take measures to build or modernize its submarine cable infrastructure. If necessary, government aid should be involved…
The EU may fine Apple $539 million after an antitrust investigation into Spotify’s complaint
Apple could face a fine of around $539 million from the EU and a ban on anti-competitive practices in the App Store for music streaming services. Edition…
Apple in the beta of iOS 17.4 “hacked” the applications on the main screen of the iPhone in the EU and opens them through the browser
Apple appears to be disabling the ability to use apps directly from the iPhone home screen in the European Union. Support for Progressive Web Apps appears to…
the EU ratified an agreement on rules that will “protect” people from new technology
Two key groups of EU lawmakers on Tuesday approved an interim agreement on a future law on artificial intelligence, with a full vote in Parliament scheduled for…
The EU will not force Apple to “bundle” iMessage with other messengers. This is not a “core platform service”
The European Commission has announced that Apple’s iMessage will not be defined as an “essential platform service” under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision…
Tesla helps competitors sell diesel cars and earns a lot of money from it
Tesla, as you know, does not even produce hybrids (only “pure” on BEV batteries), but this does not at all prevent Elon Musk’s company from helping to…
EU wants to criminalize “uncoordinated” sending of nudes, deepfakes and AI-generated porn images
This is probably how European lawmakers reacted to the recently circulated fake porn images of Taylor Swift. Back in 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for…
The EU plans to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040 and bets on capturing CO2 from the air
Some environmental activists have already criticized the plan because it ignores the phase-out of oil and gas, instead focusing only on coal. On February 6, the European…
The App Store in the EU generates only 7% of Apple’s global revenue
During Apple’s Q1 2024 earnings call with analysts and investors today, CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestra commented on the recently announced changes to the App…