Tag: European Commission
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Breaking Apple’s grip: Vipps launches first true iPhone payment rival
Vipps, a Norwegian payment service, has launched the first-ever alternative to Apple Pay for iPhone users, leveraging the EU’s mandate for Apple to open its NFC technology to competitors. With features like contactless payments and widespread bank support, Vipps aims to challenge Apple’s dominance in the mobile payments space. This move signals a shift toward…
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Google files antitrust complaint against Microsoft
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud licensing practices, including a 400% surcharge for using Windows Server on non-Azure platforms. This complaint highlights the broader issue of Microsoft’s alleged monopolistic practices in the cloud market, with European companies facing inflated costs. The case could lead to regulatory…