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EU Tech Regulation
EU Tech Regulation
European Union is putting in place a broad and stringent regulatory framework for the technology sector, focused on safety, competition, and interoperability. This approach is anchored by major legislation such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), which governs online content, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), designed to limit the dominance of large gatekeeper platforms. In parallel, updated rules will require devices to last longer and feature batteries that can be repaired or replaced by 2027.
Google offers changes to Search spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine
The EU watchdog has said that its monitoring showed that Google's spam policy demotes news media and other publishers' websites and content in Google search results when those websites include content
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Meta strengthens age checks with AI after EU flags concerns over safeguards
Meta has introduced AI-powered age detection tools and expanded Teen Account protections after EU regulators raised concerns over underage users access to Instagram and Facebook despite safeguards
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 4:25 PM IST "EU Tech Regulation")
EU says Meta's safeguards fail to stop under-13 users on FB, Instagram
European Commission's preliminary findings highlight gaps in Meta's age verification and safety systems, raising concerns over how effectively Instagram and Facebook prevent underage access
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 3:12 PM IST "EU Tech Regulation")
EU tells Google to open Android to wider range of AI services beyond Gemini
EU regulators are pushing Google to give rival AI services the same system-level access as Gemini, a move that could change how assistants work across apps and data on Android devices
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM IST "EU Tech Regulation")
Latest Updates on EU Tech Regulation
Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
As part of ongoing discussions with the European Commission, general-purpose AI chatbots operating in the EEA will be given free access to the WhatsApp business API for one month.
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Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model
EU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder
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How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market
A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced
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EU rules: What makes the USB-C port the gold standard of charging ports?
Even Apple will be forced to comply with EU rules mandating USB-C ports for all phones and tablets etc. Here we try to explain what makes this port the right choice for everyone
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Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store that will be limited to the 27 EU member countries and will roll out with the iOS 17.4 update in March
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This EU rule may let you replace your phone battery yourself from 2027
From February 2027, the EU will require many devices to have removable batteries, a shift that could make phones easier to repair, extend their lifespan, and influence global design standards
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