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AltStore PAL — the first legal replacement for the App Store with iPhone apps, is launched in the EU

from Apple — a warning that «updates and purchases in this program will be managed by the» developer. The company…

18.04.2024

Goodbye, App Store. Apple finally allows downloading apps from third-party sites in the EU

Yesterday, Apple issued an order regarding iOS apps — developers who meet the company's criteria (including the conditions for notarization…

17.04.2024

During the first quarter, Ukrainians bought 75% more cars from China, most of them — Volkswagen ID.4

Chinese-made electric vehicles continue to reshape the landscape of the Ukrainian automotive and electric market — you can see for…

15.04.2024

In Switzerland, women 60+ win climate change lawsuit — government allegedly did «not enough» to prevent warming

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the local Association of Elderly Women, claimed that the Swiss government was not doing…

10.04.2024

Tesla has reported a drop in electric vehicle sales for the first time in history. BYD’s sales fell by almost 1.5 times

And once again, we return to our favorite section Tesla vs BYD electric cars, and discuss the new report on…

02.04.2024

Not just in the EU: Microsoft to separate Teams and Office 365 for customers worldwide

Teams, which was added to Office 365 for free in 2017, later replaced Skype for Business and became popular during…

01.04.2024

Last year, the EU hourly wage reached €54 — more than a third of the nominal «minimum wage» in Ukraine

According to Eurostat in 2023, the lowest hourly wage was recorded in Bulgaria at €9.23, while Luxembourg had the highest…

28.03.2024

Opera records 164% increase in iOS — users (spoiler: DMA helped)

The Digital Marketplace Act (DMA), which came into force on March 7, provides for free choice of a given browser…

25.03.2024

Apple, Meta and Google — are under investigation by the EU. Tech giants «suspected» of violating the new Digital Markets Act

If the suspicions are confirmed, companies face fines of up to 10% of global annual revenue or up to 20%…

25.03.2024

Apple lost $113 billion due to «attacks» from EU and US regulators

US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the iPhone manufacturer with allegations of violation of antitrust rules, and…

22.03.2024

AI Act — is done. So what will (and what will not) change the first full-fledged Law on Artificial Intelligence in the EU?

Last week, the EU Parliament voted for the approval of the Law on Artificial Intelligence, which was first presented three…

20.03.2024

EU takes on AliExpress — the site is accused of distributing porn and other illegal content

The European Commission has launched an official investigation into AliExpress, the international e-commerce website run by Chinese tech giant Alibaba.…

14.03.2024

The EU Parliament has approved the AI Act — «the world’s strictest» law on artificial intelligence regulation. What’s next?

After reaching political consensus in December, EU lawmakers approved by a majority vote (523 — «for») a landmark document that…

14.03.2024

Tesla vs BYD. Top 10 largest electric car manufacturers in 2023 [world ranking]

At the end of last year, the global electric vehicle market a historic event has taken place: Tesla, which has…

13.03.2024

Apple to allow distribution of iOS apps in the EU on developer sites

A few days after Apple allowed iOS users in the EU to use third-party app stores, the company announced additional…

12.03.2024

European Commission «on game» — demands explanations from Apple on blocking Epic Games developer’s account

Apple has to explain to EU regulators how its blocking decision complies with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act…

07.03.2024

Following the example of Apple: Google introduces new fees for app developers in the EU

Google has already allowed users to download apps outside the Play Store in accordance with the EU Digital Markets Act,…

07.03.2024

Apple banned Epic Games developer account due to «unreliability» — EGS on iOS is still postponed

The other day, Apple released iOS 17.4 by allowing users to download apps and games from third-party app stores —…

07.03.2024

In two months of 2024, Ukrainians imported more than 8K EV — eight times more than the pre-war level

In the first two months of 2024, Ukrainians imported almost 60 thousand cars (58,593 units) and 14% (8,026 cars) of…

06.03.2024

Apple releases iOS 17.4 — with permission for alternative marketplaces and third-party NFC payments in the EU

Transcriptions for podcasts and new emojis — among other updates. Some updates in iOS 17.4 are driven by the new…

06.03.2024

EU fines Apple $2 billion for «blocking» alternative music apps

This is the third-largest fine from the EU and the first one aimed at Apple. As reported by Engadget, after…

04.03.2024

‘It’s gotten worse’: review site Yelp evaluated changes Google has made to comply with EU law

Google is currently testing a new search result design for flights, trains, hotels, restaurants, and groceries in the EU, which…

26.02.2024

EU should modernize submarine internet cable infrastructure to meet highest security standards – European Commission

According to the European Commission's proposal, Europe should take steps to build or modernize its submarine cable infrastructure. If necessary,…

20.02.2024

EU may fine Apple $539 million after antitrust investigation into Spotify complaint

Apple may face a fine of about USD 539 million from the EU and a ban on anti-competitive practices in…

19.02.2024