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Apple Fined Over $1 Million in France Related to the App Store
The court didn't bother ordering Apple to amend its App Store practices, noting that the European Union's Digital Markets Act would do just that
Apple Expands Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to France, Germany, Ireland, and the U.K.
Emergency SOS via Satellite lets users message emergency services and share their location via the Find My app even when there's no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage
Apple Hit with Class Action Lawsuit by Developers in France
Plaintiffs have teamed up with Hagens Berman, which recently secured a $100 million settlement from Apple for U.S.-based developers over the same issues.
Apple iPhones No Longer Include Free Earphones in France
The company has removed EarPods from the box contents of iPhones on its French website.
France Expected to Begin Testing ‘StopCOVID’ Contact Tracing App Next Week
France's coronavirus contact tracing app is expected to begin testing next week before its wider rollout to citizens, a minister has said.
France Asks Apple to Relax Bluetooth Privacy Standard for COVID-19 Tracking App Development
France has become the first country to call publicly for Apple and Google to weaken privacy protections around digital contact tracing.
French Consumer Protection Agency Slaps Apple With $27 Million USD Fine for Slowing iPhones
Apple has agreed to pay the sum after failing to inform users that software updates could slow down their phones.
French Government Allowed to Monitor Social Media for Tax Cheats
France will soon be monitoring social media accounts to catch suspected tax evaders.
Apple Reportedly Agrees to Pay France $571 Million USD in Back Taxes
Apple is the latest US company to reach a deal with France which has led a European push for higher taxes on tech giants.
French School Year Begins With Mobile Phone Ban For Children Under 15
Students in France have been banned from using their mobile phones during school hours after a new law has been passed prohibiting their use.
France and Germany to Address Tax Loopholes Exploited by Apple
The two countries are seeking what they describe as “real taxation,” planning to adopt simpler rules that would block companies from turning to loopholes in order to avoid paying taxes, or to reduce them, in markets across Europe.
Apple Faces $573 Million Fine from French Authorities
Apple faces CAD$573 million fine from French tax authorities.