The European Union is moving forward with regulatory operations against Google and Apple. European Commission (EC) Announced Two preliminary charges against Google against Google have failed to comply with the Google Search and Play Store Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, which can lead to a fine of $ 35 billion. Regulatory body too Ordered Apple has made iOS more open for third party devices such as smart watches, headphones and TVs. These decisions have come up against US President Donald Trump, threatening additional taxes to nations organizing major US -tech companies.
As part of an investigation, which began last March, the EC accused Google on Tuesday to violate the DMA by supporting its services (such as shopping, hotel booking, transportation and financial and sports results) on Google on Tuesday. Regulators said the company provides its services "More prominent than others" By displaying them with better visual shapes and filtering mechanisms.
The EC also accused the company of preventing Google Play app developers from notifying consumers from alternative channels for cheap offers. Although the commission said the alphabet has the right to receive a developer fee for steering the customer to another channel, it has claimed that what he makes in return goes beyond it. "A high fee for each purchase of digital goods and services inappropriate long -term."
"The two preliminary results we have today aimed to ensure that the alphabet remains in accordance with EU rules when the European Union, Google Search and Android phones talk about two services widely used by business and consumers," The European Union’s Anti -Trust Chief Teresa Rabira said in a statement.
The DMA, which was approved in 2022, allows European regulators to fix up to 10 % of their global income. The Commission can repeatedly double the penalty for criminals by up to 20 %. Alphabet Brought Billion 350 billion last year
The commission emphasized that the allegations were not final, and could defend their decisions in writing before finalizing the alphabet.
The European Union’s actions follow the recent promise to enforce its regulatory laws despite Trump’s threats by Trump as part of a growing trade war with other countries. He wrote a Memo At the end of February, saying that they would consider revenue in response "Digital Services Tax, Fine, Methods and Policies" On American companies. In return, the EC said that would happen "Give speedy and decisive answers to defend your rights and regular sovereignty against blasphemous measures."
Although the EC decision for Apple (yet) has not been involved (yet), it has offered steps that the company will have to comply with them in the future. First, the company will have to provide more compatibility with third party devices that are connected to iPhones. Unless Apple wants to face more than 39 billion fines, it will have to improve areas of third -party smartwatch, data transfer speed (such as Monday to Monday Wi -Fi and NFC) and areas associated with competitive companies, such as notifications about the pairing processes.
The EC also ordered Apple to improve access to technical documents for developers so they interact with iPhones and iPads.
"Effective Interplasticity Apple’s Environmental System is an important step in opening up to 3rd party -connected devices," Rebra said in a statement. "This will lead to a better choice for consumers in the rapidly growing market for modern connecting devices."
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