March 12 2024- Tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are making significant changes to their products and practices in response to new laws and regulations. Google will adjust search results display, Microsoft won’t default Bing on Windows, and Apple will allow rival app stores and payment systems on iPhones and iPads. These changes, driven by the EU’s Digital Markets Act, aim to foster competition. Similar shifts are happening globally, with some companies in the US altering practices under antitrust investigation. For instance, Apple is improving iMessage interaction for Android users, amid scrutiny from the Justice Department.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules
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