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EU to ban misleading ads, generic eco claims in an attempt to make products last longer
The new law will encourage more companies to make more durable and sustainable products, helping consumers & businesses move towards a greener future
This EU legislation could bring back user replaceable batteries
The new provisional agreement by the EU could require companies to collect old batteries to reduce e-waste and reintroduce user-replaceable batteries.
Can the EU force Apple to play by its rules, like Google did?
EU Digital Markets Act, also known as the anti-Apple bill, has been passed in Europe, and it could hurt Apple's business in the region.
USB-C will become the standard port in the EU in 2024: How will it impact the industry? [UPDATE]
Under the new rules, manufacturers will be forced to use USB-C ports on all smartphones, laptops, tablets, earbuds and other electronic devices. We're also expecting to see an iPhone with a USB-C port in the second half of 2023.
The European Commission proposed another brilliant idea the world needs to copy
The EU Commission is on a roll of good ideas and proposed a new legislation that could significantly improve how devices are repaired.
European Union to invest 42 billion Euros in the semiconductor industry to reduce its dependency on Asia
The EU will launch a plan today to raise tens of billions of Euros to boost its semiconductor production process in Europe, and decrease its dependence on Asia and other regions.
EU legislation requires OEMs to ship devices without a charger and use a USB-C port
The European Commission today announced a proposal that would require smartphone OEMs to equip all devices with a USB-C port and stop giving out chargers.
EU to probe Apple for antitrust violations over App Store rules and abusing its dominance
Apple argues that App Store helped Spotify become the largest music streaming service in the world, but it wants all that without paying.
EU says websites can’t force viewers to accept cookies for viewing content
The updated consent guidelines published by EDPB also says that simply scrolling a website does not mean users have given consent to tracking cookies.
Pocketnow Daily: Your Next iPhone might have a REMOVABLE BATTERY?!(video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possibility of getting removable batteries in your next iPhone, Facebook's F8 cancelation and more
The EU wants to bring back removable batteries
A set of leaked documents suggests that the EU is working on legislature to force all smartphone manufacturers to make batteries removable.
Pocketnow Daily: Kuo: Apple’s 2020 Plans are CRAZY AGRESSIVE?!(video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the products we can expect from Apple in the first half of 2020, the new OPPO Find X2 and more
The UK and the EU won’t ban Huawei, against warnings from the US
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union have allowed their networks to acquire the necessary equipment from Huawei in their 5G infrastructure
Google starts allowing EU Android users to choose their browsers and search engines
Google starts allowing Android users in the EU to have their own choice when it comes to browser and search engine on their devices.
Update: Google complies with EU Commission, will inform users of browser choices
Google will inform users about the choices for browsers they have on an Android phone, complying with a EU Commission decision from last year.
Huawei does damage control in Europe
It denies the notion that it is a security threat to European Union member governments and is working on fixing its labs in the United Kingdom.
Google makes Play Store optional in Europe, will charge license fee
The company is still distributing Android OS, Google Search and Chrome to device makers for free. Apps like the Play Store and YouTube will start to cost.
EU charger standard could force Apple to give up its Lightning connector
An EU charger standard has been on the European Commission's agenda for almost a decade. Now EU regulators analyze whether action needs to be taken.
What is GDPR and why you should care
Everything you need to know about GDPR. Whether it is about your fitness app, doing online shopping, applying for a credit card or just sending your Résumé around, the highly anticipated European legislation, called GDPR, will bring changes that you…
Historic EU roaming changes are in effect, with surcharges eliminated across 28 countries
No more paying special fees for EU roaming, as long as you follow a number of reasonable rules regarding the time you spend abroad.