Apple, Germany

Apple’s app tracking privacy framework could fall foul of German antitrust rules
Germany's antitrust watchdog has been investigating Apple's app privacy framework since 2022. On Thursday, releasing preliminary findings from this probe,
Apple charged with abuse of power over app tracking tool by German regulator
The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving itself preferential treatment
German antitrust regulator informs Apple on company's app tracking framework
German regulators question Apple's App Tracking Transparency Framework, citing potential self-preferencing violations.
Apple under fire in Germany for favoring its own apps and hurting developers and advertisers
Apple has been the target of an antitrust complaint in Germany for three years over its App Tracking Transparency
Antitrust group in Germany may impose legal action against Apple for its App Tracking Transparency feature
The Bundeskartellamt antitrust group in Germany has issued its “preliminary legal assessment” that alleges Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature only applying to third-party apps and not Apple violates antitrust policy.
German cartel office warns Apple app tracking tool could violate rules
The German antitrust authority has notified Apple of concerns regarding the iPhone maker's app tracking tool, which could violate rules for large tech companies, the regulator said in a statement on Thursday.

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Apple Facing Possible App Store Antitrust Probe in China, as Country Looks for Leverage in Trade War With U.S.
Apple Facing Possible App Store Antitrust Probe in China, as Country Looks for Leverage in Trade War With U.S.
How Antitrust Crusaders Brought a Porn App to iPhones
A porn app called Hot Tub can now be added to iPhones in the European Union, thanks to an overzealous interpretation of ...
German regulator charges Apple with abuse of power over app tracking tool
The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving ...
Apple privacy guard might break EU law: German regulator
Apple's privacy guard might break EU and German law, Germany's competition regulator said in a preliminary legal assessment ...