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Epic Games requests 14-page U.S. injunction against Google to strengthen alternative Android app distribution channels
Read more: Epic Games requests 14-page U.S. injunction against Google to strengthen alternative Android app distribution channelsFurther to its December 2023 trial win, Epic Games has now proposed a permanent injunction that would comprehensively require Google to allow alternative Android app stores to compete on equal footing.
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European Commission launches 4th Apple compliance investigation in 2 weeks: Spotify antitrust matter
Read more: European Commission launches 4th Apple compliance investigation in 2 weeks: Spotify antitrust matterIn addition to hitting Apple with two formal DMA non-compliance investigations and a preliminary one, the European Commission has now also launched an inquiry into Apple’s alleged non-compliance with last month’s Spotify antitrust ruling. The key issue is whether Apple may charge for links to external purchasing options.
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Apple rejects Spotify’s new app version, new rules render EU antitrust decision pointless by charging for IP and services
Read more: Apple rejects Spotify’s new app version, new rules render EU antitrust decision pointless by charging for IP and servicesApple announced new terms for music streaming apps in the EU in response to the European Commission’s decision further to complaints by Spotify and another music streaming company, Deezer. Effectively, the EU decision is of zero use now.
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Apple stresses right to charge for links in opposition to Meta, Microsoft, others—similar issues in EU Spotify and DMA enforcement
Read more: Apple stresses right to charge for links in opposition to Meta, Microsoft, others—similar issues in EU Spotify and DMA enforcementApple filed its opposition to amicus curiae briefs submitted by various large tech and media companies in support of Epic Games’ motion to enforce a nationwide anti-anti-steering injunction under California Unfair Competition Law.
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In what directions could the EU Commission’s ‘other investigatory steps’ concerning alternative app distribution go?
Read more: In what directions could the EU Commission’s ‘other investigatory steps’ concerning alternative app distribution go?The EU Commission announced five full-blown DMA compliance investigations on Monday, and additionally mentioned “other investigatory steps” concerning, among other things, Apple’s terms for alternative app stores and direct web installs. What could that inquiry relate to and what are the outcome-determinative issues?
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EU commissioner Breton repeats threat of ‘heavy fines’ for DMA breaches: sign of strength, impatience or desperation?
Read more: EU commissioner Breton repeats threat of ‘heavy fines’ for DMA breaches: sign of strength, impatience or desperation?EU internal market commissioner Thierry Breton repeatedly stresses the risk of heavy fines if gatekeepers fail to comply with the Digital Markets Act. That message increasingly risks being conterproductive.
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EU Apple investigation aims to promote more choice between WebKit, WebKit and WebKit —cosmetics or opening salvo?
Read more: EU Apple investigation aims to promote more choice between WebKit, WebKit and WebKit —cosmetics or opening salvo?The scope of the European Commission’s browser choice investigation is limited. Instead of tackling the issue of how to enable browsers with alternative engines to compete, it focuses on (non-)choice.
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EU launches full-blown App Store, Google Play investigations under DMA: tidal change or tempest in teapot?
Read more: EU launches full-blown App Store, Google Play investigations under DMA: tidal change or tempest in teapot?The EU Commission has shown its determination to enforce the Digital Markets Act by launching full-blown investigations of suspected non-compliance by Apple, Google and Meta. With respect to mobile app stores, nothing will change in the marketplace for a long time to come, however.
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