Apple, other tech giants may face stricter controls by the European Union — Apple World Today

CNBC also notes that:

° Companies like Apple and Google will also have to allow users to uninstall apps that have originally come with their devices.

° Failure to comply could result in fines as high as 10% of the companies’ annual turnover worldwide.

° The remedies could ultimately include forcing companies to disinvest if they breach the rules systematically.

Additionally, the European Commission presented a second piece of legislation: the Digital Services Act. It’s supposed to:

° Better protect consumers and their fundamental rights online.

° Establish a powerful transparency and a clear accountability framework for online platforms. 

° Foster innovation, growth and competitiveness within the single market.