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> I can't believe the EU, which has fined Microsoft because of having IE as the default browser, is OK with Apple having a total walled garden in iOS. They are
by lapcat 3y ago
> I can't believe the EU, which has fined Microsoft because of having IE as the default browser, is OK with Apple having a total walled garden in iOS.
They aren't ok with it. The EU recently passed the Digital Markets Act. But some of the provisions don't take effect until 2024.
- delfinom 3y ago[flagged]
- geodel 3y agoUS companies are not allowed to buy EU.
- mchannon 3y agoHilarious. Countries aren’t allowed to invade each other. Also, crime is not allowed.
- evandale 3y agoI don't know why this is flagged. Saying "US companies are not allowed to buy EU" is lower quality IMO. Not being allowed to do things has never stopped people from doing things and it isn't adding to the discussion. At least this comment is pointing out how ridiculous it is to say something isn't allowed as a justification for why it will never happen.
- tinus_hn 3y ago[flagged]
- Gareth321 3y agoThe EU isn't like the US. This law will stay in effect during any court proceedings.
- evandale 3y agoComing to the conclusion that something can't happen because there exists a law that forbids it seems like it requires some faith in a system that I'm not willing to accept.
- Gareth321 3y agoUnlike a lot of antitrust action I see, the DMA has teeth. Up to 20% of global revenue per infraction. I'm not worried Apple is going to give up the entire market, and I know that that fine is enough to force compliance. So yes, I have a lot of faith in this system.