GOOGLE CHARGED WITH BREACHING EU RULES, APPLE ORDERED TO OPEN UP: A NEW CHAPTER IN TECH REGULATION

On March 19, 2025, the European Union fired a double-barreled salvo at two of America’s tech titans, charging Alphabet’s Google with violating its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA) and ordering Apple to loosen its grip on iPhone and iPad ecosystems. Reported by Reuters, this escalation marks a pivotal moment in the EU’s ongoing crusade to tame Big Tech, spotlighting Google’s search and app store practices while pressing Apple to let rivals into its walled garden. For tech enthusiasts and everyday users, it’s a clash of giants with stakes that could reshape how we interact with the digital world. The European Commission’s actions—two charges against Google and a directive for Apple—signal a tougher stance under the DMA, a 2023 law designed to curb the dominance of tech gatekeepers. With fines looming…

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