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Added on the 24/02/2016 18:07:41 - Copyright : Reuters EN
The EU hits Apple, Google parent firm Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US tech giants. Announcing the move, EU Commission executive vice-president Margrethe Vestager says that "DMA (Digital Markets Act) compliance is something that we take really seriously". Since March 7, the world's biggest tech firms have had to comply with the DMA, which aims to curb their behaviour and ensure that they give users more choice. SOUNDBITE
The US Department of Justice sues Apple for illegally maintaining a monopoly for its iPhone by stifling competition and imposing exorbitant costs on consumers. "Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law," US Attorney General Merrick Garland tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The EU has hit Apple with a 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store. "Apple did so by restricting app developers' ability to inform users of Apple devices about alternative cheaper options to purchase music available on the internet outside of the Apple ecosystem," commission vice-president Margrethe Vestager says in a statement. SOUNDBITE
Apple CEO Tim Cook greets first customers as Apple releases its Vision Pro mixed reality headset at the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue, New York City. Vision Pro headset is Apple's first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago. IMAGES
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky admits that he is worried that Washington political rhetoric in the run up to next year's election could undermine US support for his country, as he arrives at a European summit in Granada, Spain. IMAGES
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