EC asks Apple to remove location-based access blocking service

Văn Thắng |

EC has asked Apple to stop "geo-blocking" - an act of restricting content according to users' geographic location - on some services.

Accordingly, the European Commission (EC) has asked Apple to stop the geo-blocking service - an act of restricting content according to the geographical location of users, on taols services such as App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books and Podcast.

The EC said it has identified some of the most likely blocking geographical acts on some of Apple's media services.

In addition, the committee also said that it may have to take enforcement action by national regulators if Apple fails to address the above concerns.

EC member Margrethe Vestager affirmed that the committee is stepping up the fight against geographical blocking. They believe that no company should discriminate unfairly against customers based on their nationality or place of residence.

According to the EC, the "tech giant" Apple will have a month to propose commitments to address identified georedored matter.

Văn Thắng
RELATED NEWS

Apple launches "Location Sharing" feature on AirTags

|

Apple has just announced a new feature on iOS 18.2, allowing users to share the location of lost AirTags via a link, supported by many airlines.

Apple tries to overcome iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia

|

Apple is looking to counter the iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia with a plan to invest $10 million in local manufacturing.

Apple Vision Pro 2 release date revealed

|

The second generation of Apple Vision Pro is expected to hit the market between fall 2025 and spring 2026.

Phan Phuong Oanh was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2025

|

The final night of Miss World Vietnam 2025 on the evening of March 29th in Ho Chi Minh City selected the Top 3 finalists. Phan Phuong Oanh is the person who achieved the highest title.

Tao Quan 2026: Many details reminiscent of "Picking up Democracy Flowers" in 2017

|

On the evening of March 29, Tao Quan 2026 reunited with the audience with the skit "Hai hoa dan chu" gathering a cast of veteran stars loved by audiences for more than 20 years.

Ministry of Education and Training verifies suspicion of lack of integrity at the national science and technology competition

|

The Ministry of Education and Training will verify reflections on some questions related to ensuring scientific integrity in the National Science and Technology Research Competition.

Trailer truck's truck bed burst, causing mud and soil to spill onto Ring Road 3

|

Hanoi - A tractor-trailer traveling on Ring Road 3 suddenly burst its truck bed, causing mud and soil to spill onto the road surface.

streamlining the internal organization of central ministries and agencies in 2026

|

The internal organizations of ministries, central agencies and departments and branches in localities will continue to be reviewed and streamlined in the coming time.

Apple launches "Location Sharing" feature on AirTags

Anh Vũ |

Apple has just announced a new feature on iOS 18.2, allowing users to share the location of lost AirTags via a link, supported by many airlines.

Apple tries to overcome iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia

Anh Vũ |

Apple is looking to counter the iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia with a plan to invest $10 million in local manufacturing.

Apple Vision Pro 2 release date revealed

TRÍ MINH (THEO 9TO5MAC) |

The second generation of Apple Vision Pro is expected to hit the market between fall 2025 and spring 2026.