Apple's App Store, Safari, and iOS Officially Designated 'Gatekeepers' in EU

Apple's App Store, Safari browser, and iOS operating system have been designated as "gatekeepers" in the European Union, requiring adherence to strict new regulations aimed at curbing the power of major tech companies.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 12:28:08 PM

Apple's App Store, Safari, and iOS Officially Designated 'Gatekeepers' in EU

macrumors.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

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9/5/2023

“We’re not ‘gatekeepers,’” Apple and Microsoft tell European Union

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9/6/2023

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