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Broadcasters Urge EU to Name Smart TV OS and Virtual Assistants as DMA Gatekeepers

The push tests the EU’s willingness to use qualitative DMA designations for smart TVs and AI assistants.

Google Maps Limits Non-Logged-In Users to Restricted View

Setapp Mobile to Shut Down in EU on Feb. 16, Citing Apple’s Complex Terms

Berlin Court Bars Doctolib From Showing Self‑Pay Slots Under ‘Statutory’ Filter

Apple to Open iOS in Brazil to Third-Party App Stores and Payments Under CADE Settlement

Cade Approves Settlement Forcing Apple To Open iOS in Brazil

EU Opens Review of Apple Maps and Ads for DMA Gatekeeper Status

Italy’s Antitrust Expands WhatsApp Probe, Weighs Interim Measures Over Meta AI Rules

Amazon Begins Automatic Prime Refunds Under $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement

E‑Jagriti Nears 1.30 Lakh Filings, Clocks 1.27 Lakh Disposals Since January Launch

NHAI Eases FASTag KYV Rules, Keeps Mandatory Verification Intact

Consumer Group Seeks BGH Review Over Lidl ‘Free’ App Claim

Apple Asks EU to Repeal Digital Markets Act in Formal Filing

Colombia Opens Formal Antitrust Investigation Into Apple’s App Store Rules

Volkswagen Launches OTA Power Upgrade for ID.3 Pro via Subscription or One‑Off Purchase

IRCTC Enforces Aadhaar-Verified Tatkal Bookings, Deactivates Over 2.5 Crore IDs to Curb Fraud

EU Poised to Approve Apple’s App Store Reforms, Avert Daily €50M Fines

RBI Proposes Unified Digital Banking Regulations With Stricter Security Rules

Stop Killing Games EU Petition Surpasses 1.3 Million Signatures and Triggers Commission Review

TalkTalk Confirms £60 Annual Fee as Email Service Moves to Everymail