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News | Digital Markets Act

December 5th, 2025

DMA and GDPR: Apple wants data protectionists to have a greater say

Apple is calling for independent data protection authorities to be involved in DMA decisions. The company sees risks to privacy due to implementation of the Digital Markets Act being focused solely on competition.

By Corinna Visser

News | India

December 3rd, 2025

India: Government withdraws obligation to install surveillance app

Following protests, India's government withdraws its plan to make the installation of a security app compulsory. The U-turn follows criticism from the opposition, media and international manufacturers who feared state surveillance.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Vietnam

October 19th, 2025

Diversification: Why Apple relies on BYD in Vietnam

For the first time, the US company is relocating a new product series to Vietnam right from the start. The fact that the Chinese company BYD is playing a central role in Apple’s plans underlines the new dependencies.

By Jörn Petring

Customers experience iPhone 17 series at an apple store in Shanghai, China, 21 September, 2025.

News | Digital Markets Act

September 26th, 2025

Digital Markets Act: Apple goes on the attack

Apple is warning that the Digital Markets Act could delay innovation and weaken the user experience in the EU. In a statement, the company also outlines considerable risks for data protection and security.

By Corinna Visser

The United States company Apple is known for the high quality standards of its products. It likes to present itself as a clean company that pays attention to sustainability, resource neutrality and good working conditions. More and more Chinese companies are meeting Apple's standards. Taiwan in particular has become Apple's largest supplier. The reduction of Chinese suppliers in international supply chains that former US President Donald Trump had hoped for has not been observed at Apple – from suppliers and supply chains to China's geopolitical disputes with the US and the EU to state regulation and blockades – read the latest news about Apple in China in the China.table!