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US tech dominates new payment technologies, French authorities warn

Growing barriers to entry are leaving a handful of US tech companies dominating the digital payment services in France, according to a damning new report.

Europe News

Apple overcharges rival streaming services, claims Brussels

Brussels considers that Apple breaches EU competition law because it charges high commission fees on rivals on the App store.

Tech News

Russia fines Apple €10 million for alleged abuse of market position

Apple says it will appeal the decision, which relates to a parental control app from 2019.

Tech News

Cryptocurrencies now worth more than the world's most valuable company

After record-breaking price hikes, the combined value of the cryptocurrency market now outstrips Apple, the world's most valuable company.

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World News

EU says in appeal that Apple tax ruling was 'contradictory'

Brussels is appealing a court ruling that said Apple did not have to repay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland.

Italy

Apple fined €10 million in Italy over iPhone water resistance claims

The firm is accused of claiming that several iPhone models were water-resistant without clarifying the exceptional circumstances.

France

France resumes tax on tech giants, seeks deal with US

The tax brought about €400 million to the French budget last year, but the government agreed to suspend it in 2020, in exchange for an American promise to drop the tariff threat pending talks on an international deal on taxing online companies.

Business

Europe provides our model for privacy around the world — Apple VP

Cathy Kearney, Apple's VP for European Operations, says the iPhone maker's spending in Europe has increased by 15%

World News

Brussels appeals court ruling on Apple €13 billion back tax case

The Commission's legal battle against the tech giant and Ireland dates back to 2016. It argues the low tax rate Apple pays Dublin amounts to state aid.

Italy

Italy launches antitrust investigation into Apple, Google, and Dropbox

The probe will examine alleged unfair commercial practices and possible undue influence towards consumers.

USA

Apple becomes first US company to be valued at $2 trillion

Apple has become the first US company to hit the milestone as tech companies continue to thrive thanks to the global pandemic.

Kosovo

Kosovo asks Apple Maps to show it as an independent nation

Foreign Minister Meliza Haradinaj described Apple Maps as a "direct contradiction of the political and legal realities" in a letter to company CEO, Tim Cook.

Europe News

'A marathon not a sprint': EU competition chief reacts to Apple defeat

The EU was dealt a blow Wednesday when the union's second-highest court ruled that Apple did not have to pay €13 billion in Irish back taxes

Europe News

EU plans tax overhaul to shore up post-lockdown economy

It came as Brussels suffered a setback when a court rejected a European Commission demand that Apple should pay €13 billion in Irish back taxes.

World News

Apple and Ireland win appeal against €13 billion EU tax demand

The ruling comes as a defeat to Margrethe Vestager made tax crackdowns a key feature of her tenure as the competition commissioner.

Europe Decoded

The iPhone shortcut recording when you say 'I'm getting pulled over'

The technology has risen in popularity amid widespread protests against police violence.

Europe News

Did Apple break EU competition rules? Bloc launches probes to find out

One investigation will look at App Store, the other Apple Pay.

World News

Apple and Google to harness phones for coronavirus infection tracking

Apple and Google to harness phones for coronavirus infection tracking

USA

Apple and Google say they'll work together to trace spread of coronavirus via smartphones

New tools could enable people and health authorities to track the virus using bluetooth proximity data from their smartphones.

France

France fines Apple record €1.1 billion for anti-competitive behaviour

France's competition watchdog fined Apple for preventing distributors from differentiating offers and prices.