European Commission tells Apple to stop geo-blocking practices

13 November 2024
The company has one month to come back with a compliance plan with the EU's anti-geo-blocking regulations.

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  • 13 Nov 2024

PureOS, 13 Nov 2024Eu doesn't want money, especially not from apple. They... moreEUR 2200 per month average ONLY in wealthy european countries like Germany, France, Italy, etc.

In poor european countries like romania bulgaria etc., "european" earn under EUR 500 per month.

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    • 13 Nov 2024

    PureOS, 13 Nov 2024Eu doesn't want money, especially not from apple. They... more"Eu market, which is probably richest on the planet"
    Good joke man..without EU apple would do fine, China/Usa are far far ahead

      PureOS, 13 Nov 2024Eu doesn't want money, especially not from apple. They... moreI definitely agree with you.

      Some people - especially those living outside of Europe - forget that rules are really followed and that laws are something that gives users an advantage.

      Apple came to its knees thanks to the European Union and eventually switched to USB C. The same applies to the right to repair.

      Public officials are checking on restrictions to give users more freedom and some are here to criticize the European Union. Since these people do not have the corruption etc. like in others' countries, they do not have any money to put in their pockets. They have clear rules and they look after the brands. This is how it should be. They should ask why this is not happening in their own countries.

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        • 13 Nov 2024

        Simon, 13 Nov 2024Hang on... I don't like Apple, but Google does this to... morecan try vpn?

          Yes that‘s must be changed! I was in Ireland before and I wasn’t be able to download the app of Irish cellular provider because my apple account set on different country and that was really annoying!

            Whatevs, 13 Nov 2024Hey EU, why not block Apple completely so you can stop cryi... moreEu doesn't want money, especially not from apple. They have rules, and everyone must follow it. Or company will lose Eu market, which is probably richest on the planet, with monthly medium salary of 2.200€.

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              • Anonymous
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              • 13 Nov 2024

              Once again, Batman EU against evil corporations. Time for justice 💪

                This is a welcome ruling as far as I’m concerned. The premise of the EU is that it is essentially one country with one currency and combined budget. We are no longer seperate countries so we should be treated equally everywhere

                  Samsung should stop gatekeeping good lock from many countries too

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                    • 0Uc
                    • 13 Nov 2024

                    Yeah, Apple. Stop it!

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                      • 13 Nov 2024

                      Simon, 13 Nov 2024Hang on... I don't like Apple, but Google does this to... more"I saw him driving at 200mph, so you can't give me a ticket for doing it too!"
                      If your argument won't get past your low-pay street cop, it's not going to pass in front of anyone else either.

                      The way these things work is that if one big/powerful company gets slapped hard for something, the rest will figure it out without the need for intervention. Feel free to educate yourself on that topic, there's plenty of info on it online.

                        Whatevs, 13 Nov 2024Hey EU, why not block Apple completely so you can stop cryi... moreeven u wants money.. without it u dead..

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                          • 13 Nov 2024

                          Hey EU, why not block Apple completely so you can stop crying... Oh I see.. you want money... LOL!

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                            • 13 Nov 2024

                            Starting with the Epic Games battle, the EU found out they could simply send citations to these huge tech corporations for some extra € income. They've been on that mission ever since that threatening compliance here and there. Lmao. 🤣

                            I'm still waiting for them to go after ARM holdings for its ARM architecture monopoly. ☺️

                              JellyAcei, 13 Nov 2024lets hope the price of new generation iphone se will be rea... moreOne camera and 60hz. Seems reasonable

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                                • 13 Nov 2024

                                Anonymous, 13 Nov 2024apple should stop selling/service in the eu and should star... moreEU is not a country. Apart from that.. There are only two countries more populous than the EU and China and India taken together generate less revenue for Apple than EU alone. It's about purchasing power, not number of people.

                                  Anonymous, 13 Nov 2024apple should stop selling/service in the eu and should star... moreWow how dare the EU tell apple to stop their anti-consumerist practices? Clearly, the greedy corpo must remain unchecked and do as it likes!

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                                    • 13 Nov 2024

                                    Hang on... I don't like Apple, but Google does this too.

                                    Eg I can't download the Sky X streaming app from Austria when in any country, other than Austria.
                                    Similar issues with payment options.

                                      1989, 13 Nov 2024True, they should start making 300$ iphones for india. Will... morelets hope the price of new generation iphone se will be reasonable and affordable.

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                                        • 13 Nov 2024

                                        Anonymous, 13 Nov 2024apple should stop selling/service in the eu and should star... moreEU is a major market for Apple otherwise they could have left and kept the lightning cable.

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