Hacker News with Generative AI: EU Regulations

Cross-Platform P2P Wi-Fi: How the EU Killed AWDL (ditto.com)
This post investigates how we got from Wi-Fi Direct to AWDL to Wi-Fi Aware, what makes Wi-Fi Aware technically superior, and why this shift unlocks true cross-platform peer-to-peer connectivity for developers.
Wi-Fi, Networking, Technology, EU Regulations
220 points by stusmall 6 days ago | 133 comments
Key principles on in-game virtual currencies (europa.eu)
This site is managed by: Directorate-General for Communication
Virtual Currencies, Gaming, EU Regulations, Policy
12 points by seventhtiger 12 days ago | 0 comments
iOS 19 and iOS 20 Must Include a Long List of Major Changes, EU Says (macrumors.com)
The European Commission today announced a long list of changes that Apple is legally required to implement in future iOS 19 and iOS 20 updates.
iOS, Apple, EU Regulations, Software Updates
16 points by tosh 14 days ago | 12 comments
EU guidance under DMA to facilitate development of innovative products on Apple (europa.eu)
EU Regulations, Apple, Competition, Innovation, Technology
13 points by Tomte 14 days ago | 3 comments
EU to charge Google under DMA and order Apple to open iOS to accessories (ft.com)
Brussels takes action against Google and Apple despite Trump threat
EU Regulations, Antitrust, Apple, Google
7 points by rickdeckard 14 days ago | 3 comments
EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone without USB-C (9to5mac.com)
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever made, and a report over the weekend suggested that the company even considered making it the first portless phone.
Apple, iPhones, Mobile Technology, EU Regulations, Design
28 points by ksec 15 days ago | 50 comments
Accessing region-locked iOS features, such as EU app stores (downrightnifty.me)
The European Union's Digital Markets Act obligates Apple to provide certain features to iOS users in the EU, such as third party app stores. I live in the US and was able to develop a relatively-straightforward method to spoof your location on iOS and access these features, as well as any other region-locked iOS features you might be interested in experimenting with, even if you aren't in the required region.
iOS, Location Spoofing, EU Regulations, Privacy, Technology
93 points by todsacerdoti 34 days ago | 2 comments
Apps That Didn't Add 'Trader' Contact Info in the EU Removed from App Store (macrumors.com)
Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers today.
App Stores, EU Regulations, Privacy, Apple
14 points by tosh 43 days ago | 7 comments
Hot Tub, the first native iPhone porn app, arrives in EU (techcrunch.com)
A native pornography app for iOS is coming to the EU via the approved alternative app store AltStore PAL, made possible by Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Pornography, Mobile Apps, EU Regulations, Apple
10 points by chrtng 58 days ago | 0 comments
Temu, Shein and Amazon to be liable in EU for 'unsafe' or 'illegal' goods (ft.com)
E-commerce, EU Regulations, Consumer Protection, Product Safety
31 points by belter 59 days ago | 1 comments
Dutch pioneer files EU's second lab-grown meat application (politico.eu)
Mosa Meat has lodged the European Union’s second application for a cultivated or “lab-grown” meat, specifically a cell-based beef fat, as research and development continues to drive down the cost of the novel food, the Dutch food tech company announced Wednesday.
Food Technology, Biotechnology, EU Regulations, Meat Industry
10 points by Someone 70 days ago | 2 comments
EU orders X to hand over info on recent algorithm changes (theregister.com)
The European Commission is stepping up its ongoing investigation of Elon Musk's X with a request to examine recent changes made to the platform's recommendation algorithms.
EU Regulations, Social Media, Algorithms, Transparency
10 points by thunderbong 75 days ago | 1 comments
Garmin Varia Light Flash Pattern Ban Extended in EU (the5krunner.com)
Garmin, Cycling, EU Regulations, Safety, Law
5 points by austinallegro 95 days ago | 2 comments
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU – here's what that means (theverge.com)
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C.
EU Regulations, Consumer Technology, USB-C, Standardization
6 points by elsewhen 96 days ago | 1 comments
EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS (techcrunch.com)
The European Commission has published draft proposals for how Apple must meet interoperability requirements flowing from the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), inviting feedback on proposed measures targeted at areas like iOS notifications, data transfer, and device set-up by January 9, 2025.
EU Regulations, Apple, iOS, Interoperability
17 points by impish9208 104 days ago | 13 comments
What the EU's new software legislation means for developers – The GitHub Blog (github.blog)
Three years from today all obligations of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will be fully applicable, with vulnerability reporting obligations applying already from September 2026.
Software Development, EU Regulations, Cybersecurity
18 points by rbanffy 112 days ago | 3 comments
The EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats is back on the agenda. TechRadar (techradar.com)
Privacy, EU Regulations, Messaging Apps, Surveillance
12 points by janandonly 119 days ago | 0 comments
Apple hates emulators, part 43,209 (reverttosaved.com)
Apple never wanted emulators on the App Store. I imagine it felt strong-armed into allowing them, due to EU regulators getting antsy, or as a means to attempt to derail third-party app AltStore, which an awful lot of people primarily cared about due to Nintendo emulator Delta. Even with that, Apple first authorised a terrible rip-off over Delta, and everything since has been at best a crapshoot.
Apple, App Store, Emulators, EU Regulations, Gaming
7 points by MaysonL 122 days ago | 0 comments
iPad Accessory Integration Becomes the EU's Next Regulatory Feud with Apple (macrumors.com)
iPadOS is now under formal scrutiny by the European Commission to determine whether it complies with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
iPad, EU Regulations, Apple, Technology
6 points by marban 149 days ago | 1 comments
EU to Apple: "Let Users Choose Their Software"; Apple: "Nah" (eff.org)
This year, a far-reaching, complex new piece of legislation comes into effect in EU: the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which represents some of the most ambitious tech policy in European history.
EU Regulations, Apple, Software, Technology Policy
13 points by perihelions 156 days ago | 1 comments
Apple Intelligence is coming to the EU in April 2025 (techcrunch.com)
Remember when Apple blamed EU tech rules — and more specifically the Digital Markets Act — to justify the fact that Apple Intelligence wouldn’t be available in the European Union? Maybe that was just an attempt to turn EU users against their regulators as Apple Intelligence is coming to the EU in April 2025 along with local language support.
Apple, EU Regulations, Artificial Intelligence
80 points by latexr 156 days ago | 44 comments
iOS 18.2 lets third-party web browsers add web apps with custom engine in the EU (9to5mac.com)
Apple last year introduced the ability for third-party web browsers to add web apps to the iOS Home Screen, a feature that was previously exclusive to Safari. However, these web apps still depend on Apple’s WebKit. But Apple is changing that with iOS 18.2 – at least for a specific group of users.
iOS, Web Browsers, EU Regulations, Apple, Software Updates
9 points by impish9208 161 days ago | 3 comments
Developers Now Required to Share Phone Number and Address on EU App Store (macrumors.com)
Apple today reminded developers that the EU trader requirement in the European Union is now being enforced.
Apple, EU Regulations, App Stores, Developer Privacy, Mobile Development
28 points by amichail 165 days ago | 58 comments
The EU still wants to scan your private chats – here's what you can do about it (techradar.com)
Privacy, EU Regulations, Messaging Apps, Security
11 points by latexr 191 days ago | 0 comments
EU forces Apple to improve iOS interoperability with third-party devices (9to5mac.com)
Under the scope of the Digital Markets Act, the EU commission today announced proceedings to compel Apple to improve support for third-party connected devices like smartwatches, headphones, VR headsets with iPhone and iPad.
EU Regulations, Apple, Interoperability, Smart Devices
9 points by retskrad 195 days ago | 1 comments
Where six Big Tech gatekeepers are likely to not be compliant with the DMA (beuc.eu)
EU Regulations, Big Tech, Competition
6 points by darboux 211 days ago | 0 comments
About the browser choice screen in the EU (apple.com)
EU Regulations, Apple, Browsers
48 points by colinprince 223 days ago | 64 comments
Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update (theverge.com)
Apple, EU Regulations, Mobile Development, App Stores, Business
46 points by laktak 236 days ago | 49 comments
Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update (theverge.com)
Apple, EU Regulations, Business, Technology, Mobile Development
13 points by kevingadd 236 days ago | 1 comments
Why Did CrowdStrike Update Only Hit Windows? Blame the EU, Microsoft Says (pcmag.com)
Cybersecurity, Microsoft, Windows, EU Regulations
3 points by 2-3-7-43-1807 254 days ago | 2 comments