The European Union is set to slap a historic fine against Apple, marking the company's first such penalty for antitrust infractions within the EU, according to The Financial Times. The fine, expected to be around €500 million ($539 million USD), stems from a European Commission investigation into Apple's music streaming service practices. According to sources...
In a significant announcement today, Facebook has revealed it will phase out its Facebook News feature in the UK, France, and Germany by early December.
The EU has begun a six-month implementation phase of the Digital Markets Act, which will force Apple, Google, and more to make major changes to how they operate
In addition to the disruptive Digital Markets Act, the EU has also passed a new bill aimed at fighting illegal content and shady advertising practices online.
The EU governments reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Markets Act earlier this week, with 43 votes in favour, one against, and one abstention.