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French competition watchdog fines Apple $162.4 million over App Tracking Transparency
France’s competition authority imposed a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine on Apple, citing concerns that the company exploited its…
Apple faces likely French antitrust fine over App Tracking Transparency user privacy tool
France is set to decide next month on a potential antitrust penalty over Apple’s privacy control feature. Known as App Tracking Transparency…
Italy seeks to remove CEO of Apple supplier STMicro over poor performance
Italy’s government wants to replace Jean-Marc Chéry, the man at the helm of Apple supplier STMicroelectronics NV, for poor performance…
Apple says it told suppliers to stop buying Congo conflict minerals; Congo lawyers say Apple’s statement must be verified
Congo welcomed Apple’s decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but said they would continue with…
Apple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Apple Vision Pro on Friday arrived in Apple Store locations across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Vision Pro seamlessly…
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders begin in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Apple today announced Apple Vision Pro will expand to new countries and regions, with pre-orders for China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and…
Apple Vision Pro arrives in new countries and regions beginning June 28th
Apple today announced Apple Vision Pro will expand to new countries and regions, with pre-orders for China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and…
Apple Vision Pro set to launch internationally as regulators approve the spatial computer for sale in China
The Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories…
Apple TV+ debuts trailer for ‘Franklin,’ limited series starring Michael Douglas
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for “Franklin,” the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin…
Apple’s market value approaches that of Europe’s largest stock market: France
Near its all-time intra day high on Wednesday, Apple’s market value is approaching that of Europe’s largest stock market: France…
Apple: iPhone 12 is safe to use and always has been, even in France
Apple wants iPhone 12 users to know that the iPhone 12 is safe to use and always has been, even in France…
French app developers drop U.S. Apple antitrust lawsuit
A group of French app developers that accused Apple of overcharging them to participate in its App Store have dropped their lawsuit…
French authorities approve Apple’s iPhone 12 software update
French authorities said on Friday they had approved Apple’s software update of its iPhone 12 after a row over radiation levels of the device…
Apple issues iPhone 12 software update to accommodate radiation testing methods used in France
French authorities have received a software update from Apple for its iPhone 12 and are reviewing it as a fix for a radiation issue, a…
Apple retail workers in France launch strike on iPhone 15 launch day
Apple Retail Store workers in France launched a nationwide strike over pay and working conditions on Friday in a protest designed…
Apple Retail France workers call strike ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Four unions representing Apple retail stores in France have called for a strike on Friday and Saturday ahead of the iPhone 15 launch…
Apple disputes French iPhone 12 radiation findings, but will still issue software update for the device
While Apple still disputes French radiation findings over the iPhone 12, the company says will issue a software update to the iPhone 12 in…
Apple disputes French claims, says discontinued iPhone 12 meets radiation rules
The ANFR is demanding that Apple withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market as of September 12, 2023. Apple disputes France’s claims…
France orders Apple to pull iPhone 12 from market claiming ‘high radiation levels’
The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) is demanding that Apple withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market as of September 12, 2023…
France investigates Apple over ‘planned obsolescence’
France is investigating Apple over allegedly planning obsolescence for iPhone by restricting repairs, prosecutors and an association claimed…
Apple, Canal+ ink multi-year deal to deliver Apple TV+ at no extra cost to all subscribers
Apple and Canal+ have inked a multi-year deal that will deliver high quality Apple TV+ fare, at no extra cost, to all Canal+ subs in France…
France eyes antitrust action against Apple
The French Competition Authority is likely to move forward soon with an antitrust investigation into Apple over complaints tied to 2021…
French privacy watchdog fines Apple $8.5 million over personalized ads
France’s privacy watchdog CNIL on Wednesday said it had imposed an 8 million euro ($8.49 million) fine over ad personalization in Apple’s…
Apple launches Self Service Repair in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK
Apple today announced Self Service Repair is now available in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK…
Apple plans appeal to completely overturn already-slashed French antitrust fine
Apple on Thursday said it plans to appeal a French antitrust fine that was slashed to roughly a third of the original amount, saying the…
French court cuts antitrust fine against Apple from 1.1 billion to 372 million euros
A French court on Thursday substantially lowered a fine against Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior to 372 million euros…
French app developers sue Apple over App Store fees
Apple was sued on Monday by French app developers that accused the company of violating U.S. antitrust law by overcharging for its App Store …
Much-improved Apple Maps roll out to France, Monaco, and New Zealand
According to Apple Maps tracker Justin O’Beirne , the much-improved, more detailed Apple Maps experience has rolled out to three new…
Apple expands new Maps data to France, Monaco, and New Zealand
In its fifteenth expansion of new Maps data, Apple is rolling out upgrades to to France, Monaco, and New Zealand…
Apple TV+ announces new limited event series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
Today Apple TV+ announced an order for a new limited event series with Michael Douglas set to star in the lead role as Benjamin Franklin …
Apple attacks France’s record $1.3 billion fine over reseller deals
Apple attacked antitrust regulators in France after they slapped the company with a record 1.1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) fine for…
Apple TV+ rock documentary ‘The Velvet Underground’ seeks to inspire new fans
At the Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Todd Haynes said he hoped to reach a new generation of fans with “The Velvet Underground,” which…
Show your love of country with new Apple Watch International Collection bands and faces
Apple is launching the International Collection bands for Apple Watch, featuring 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands with colorful designs…
France sues Apple over App Store developer contracts
France is suing Apple over allegedly abusive contractual terms imposed on developers and startups that seek to sell their apps on…
Apple grateful for French watchdog decision to not suspend privacy feature
Apple on Wednesday welcomed a French competition authority decision (CNIL) to reject a request to suspend its iOS privacy feature…
Apple advertising tool faces probe in France
Apple is facing an initial investigation from France’s CNIL that Apple’s personalized advertising tool violates European Union privacy rules…
France pushes to widen EU regulations on ‘Big Tech’
France is pushing for the EU in upcoming regulations on “Big Tech” to be changed so that member states could wield more power to punish…
Four French online ad lobbies file antitrust complaint against Apple
Four French online advertising lobbies have filed an antitrust complaint against Apple over changes the iPhone maker will make to privacy…
European markets tumble over fears of widespread COVID-19 lockdowns
Stock indexes across Europe were in the red on Wednesday as fears of COVID-19 lockdowns in Germany and France grip the continent…
France’s Le Maire criticizes Apple’s ‘market dominance’ in EU
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire criticized the European marketplace dominance of foreign firms, including U.S. tech firm Apple’s…
U.S. to suspend retaliation contingent on France suspending digital tax
The Trump administration will announce actions against France over its digital services tax but will defer them while France defers tax collections from…
