Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
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- thestar.com.myseen 19 Aug, 19:38description edited
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany's competition authority said on Monday, closing a years-long investigation.DUESSELDORF, Germany, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany's competition authority said on Monday, closing a years-long investigation.
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 20 Aug, 01:58URL changed
now resolves towww.zeit.de/digital/2026-08/apple-iphone-app-tracking-abfrage-aenderung-bundeskartellamt-gxe
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Mon, 17 August 2026
6 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)09:26first to report
URL changednow www.zeit.de/digital/2026-08/apple-iphone-app-tracking-abfrage-aenderung-bundeskartellamt-gxe
Die Abfrage auf Apple-Geräten, ob Nutzer der Verarbeitung von Daten in Apps zustimmen, stieß seit längerem auf Kritik. Nun wird die Gestaltung der Auswahlseite angepasst.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:51
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:14
Wer am iPhone oder iPad zum ersten Mal eine neue App startet, kann ihr Werbetracking verbieten. Nach Kritik von Werbern und Wettbewerbshütern sowie einer Androhung von Strafgeldern ändert Apple nun die Formulierung.
- thestar.com.my18:23edited after publishing
DUESSELDORF, Germany, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany's competition authority said on Monday, closing a years-long investigation.
- Google News - Europe query19:22
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Apple Changes App Tracking Rules in Europe TradingView
Tue, 18 August 2026
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The eight changes Apple is making to App Tracking Transparency in Europe 9to5mac.com
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:32
La prossima volta che un’app vi chiederà di seguirvi mentre usate iPhone o iPad, potreste trovarvi davanti a una schermata diversa da quella che conoscete oggi. Apple sta infatti cambiando il modo in cui viene chiesto il permesso di tracciare l’attività degli utenti: non viene eliminato il sistema di protezione della privacy introdotto nel 2021, […] L'articolo Apple cambia il “Non tracciarmi” su iPhone, nuova schermata per la privacy delle app: cosa succede ora e le novità in arrivo in Italia...
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- Channel News Asia16:03
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- theverge.com16:48
Goodbye, Core Technology Fee.
- Google News - Europe query17:16
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- Die Zeit (Germany)17:38
App-Entwickler aus der EU haben künftig mehr Wahlfreiheit bei Vertrieb und Bezahlung. Apple reagiert damit auf eine 500-Millionen-Strafe der EU vom vergangenen Jahr.
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:48
- Google News - Europe query21:47
Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union The New York Times
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:32
New commission structure, including 5% charge for apps distributed outside store, to take effect Oct. 1
Wed, 19 August 2026
5 reports- Le Monde (France)03:00
A l’issue de deux années d’enquêtes et de recours, le géant américain s’engage à appliquer la loi communautaire sur les marchés numériques (DMA). L’entreprise s’engage à ne plus faire obstacle aux téléchargements d’applications hors de l’Apple store.
- Google News - Europe query12:48
Apple now has 34% of Europe’s smartphone market MacTech.com
- Novinky (Czechia)13:13
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- Google News - Europe query23:13
Apple Makes App Store Policy Changes In Europe Law360
- Google News - Europe query23:13
Apple Makes App Store Policy Changes In Europe Law360
Thu, 20 August 2026
5 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)08:59
APPLE uvodi nove, jednostavnije provizije za developere u EU.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:35
Apple oznámil výraznou změnu systému poplatků v Evropské unii, která může otevřít cestu k levnějším aplikacím. To je však jen část chystaných změn. Od října se upraví také pravidla pro alternativní platby, ochranu dětí i distribuci aplikací mimo App Store.
- Google News - Europe query11:46
Samsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market AppleInsider
- english.news.cn21:45
News Analysis: Apple makes further concessions as EU's Digital Markets Act gains traction-
- english.news.cn21:45
News Analysis: Apple makes further concessions as EU's Digital Markets Act gains traction-
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- foreignpolicyjournal.com20:23
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has announced sweeping changes to its App Store business terms for European Union developers, cutting its standard in-app purchase
Mon, 24 August 2026
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Sat, 29 August 2026
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