Apple, iPhone and European Union

Apple begins pulling iPhone SE, 14, and 14 Plus from EU
Starting December 28th, all new phones sold in the European Union must have USB-C. And while that deadline is still about a week away, Apple has begun pulling the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus — the last models with Apple’s proprietary lightning port — from its Swiss online store.
Apple Begins Discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Ahead of USB-C Requirement
Starting today, the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus, are listed as unavailable on Apple's online store in
Apple phasing out iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus in EU: Report
Apple is phasing out some iPhone models from the EU due to a regulation that requires a USB-C charging port to be present.
EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS
The European Commission has published draft proposals for how Apple must meet interoperability requirements flowing from the bloc's Digital Markets Act
Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors following two separate proceedings launched in September, sparking concerns about user privacy from the iPhone maker.
Apple starts winding down iPhone 14 and iPhone SE sales in the EU
As expected, Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from
The EU’s demand for iOS interoperability is a golden opportunity for Apple
Apple might not be happy being forced to ensure iOS interoperability, but this could give the company a chance to show how innovative it is.
Apple must ensure interoperability of iPhone with rivals, says European Commission
The EC preliminary findings under the DMA indicate that Apple must take steps to enable the operability of devices from other brands with its iPhones. The EC has launched public consultations with interested companies to gather feedback on compliance.
Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat ...
EU interoperability spat shows Apple and Meta will never agree about privacy
While Apple is accusing Meta of trying to use EU laws to abuse privacy, Meta is saying Apple is worse. This is just the ...
EU Escalates Pressure on Apple to Open Up Features to Rivals
The EU’s European Commission has pressed Apple Inc. to further open up the iPhone operating system to rivals, prompting the ...
Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it
The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you ...
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The EU wants Apple to open AirDrop and AirPlay to Android and other platforms
A new mandate from the EU may force Apple to open AirDrop and AirPlay, among other features, to Android and other platforms.
Apple says EU interoperability laws pose severe privacy risks
Apple has published a white paper that backs the European Union's policy of interoperability between rival technology firms, ...
Apple AirDrop for Android? It Sounds Like a Dream That Will Never Come True
Under the guise of promoting “effective interoperability” within the smartphone industry through the Digital Markets Act (DMA ...
AirPods Pro 3 Could Be Apple’s First Wearable With Heart Rate and Temperature Sensors
Apple AirPods Pro 3 is likely to come with new health features. In recent years, Apple has been focused on integrating health ...