Overview

• The European Commission has issued binding orders requiring Apple to improve interoperability with third-party devices like smartwatches, headphones, and TVs.
• Google is accused of favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from steering users to cheaper alternatives outside the Google Play Store.
• Non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act could result in fines of up to 10% of global annual revenue, increasing to 20% for repeat violations.
• Apple and Google criticized the EU's measures, claiming they hinder innovation and harm user experience, while the EU asserts it is enforcing fair competition rules.
• Tensions between the EU and the U.S. have escalated, with President Trump threatening tariffs in response to perceived discrimination against American tech companies.