EU launches mass DMA violation probes against Apple, Google, and Meta

Using its new powers under the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has announced sweeping probes into US Big Tech, including multiple investigations of Apple.European Union flag with App Store logo superimposedAs of early March 2024, Apple has enabled the creation of third-party rivals to its own App Store, specifically and solely because it has been forced to under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). As part of that same DMA, the EU now has the authority and regulatory powers to investigate qualifying firms and, if it sees fit, apply steep fines for any perceived breaches of the law.Now the EU has formally announced the start of several such investigations, covering Apple, Meta, and Google's parent company Alphabet, with some elements also pertaining to Amazon's dealings with some of these firms. For Apple, the investigation covers: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums