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Alternative Browsers Gain Traction in EU Following Apple's Compliance with DMA.

Apple's implementation of a browser choice screen on iOS devices in the EU has led to a significant increase in installations for alternative browsers like Brave, Firefox, and Vivaldi.

  • Apple's compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) prompts users to select their default browser, boosting installations for Brave, Firefox, and Vivaldi.
  • Brave Software reports a jump in daily browser installs from around 8,000 to 11,000 following the change.
  • Firefox experiences over 50% user growth in Germany and nearly 30% in France due to the new browser choice screen.
  • Vivaldi CEO notes modest results from the EU's intervention but expects further pressure on gatekeepers.
  • Mozilla and Brave criticize Apple's restrictions and call for more genuine competition and user choice.
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