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July 19, 2023

EU progresses device security regulation

A committee of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved a draft of new regulation designed to bolster the security of consumer devices, while outlining the next steps to develop…

By Hana Anandira

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Apple Devices April 22, 2022

EU continues charge towards USB-C mandate

A committee of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) backed a proposal which would force all smartphone makers to offer USB-C charging, a potential blow to Apple as the only…

By Chris Donkin

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Europe October 14, 2021

European Parliament seeks free roaming extension

European authorities moved to extend rules providing consumers with free roaming services when travelling in the European Union (EU), proposing the programme be extended by a further ten years. The…

By Michael Carroll

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April 14, 2021

EU pressed over stricter messaging privacy rules

Privacy and human rights organisations urged the European Parliament to solidify its stance on stricter privacy laws for messaging apps, as it expressed concerns proposals by the European Council would…

By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva

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Spanish November 26, 2020

La Unión Europea y el Reino Unido endurecerán las normas de reparación de dispositivos

El Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado recomendaciones que tienen como fin último obligar a los fabricantes de teléfonos móviles y de otros productos electrónicos a facilitar los procesos de reparación de…

By Albert Cuesta

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Apple Devices November 26, 2020

EU, UK inch towards tough repair rules for devices

The European Parliament approved recommendations designed to force manufacturers of mobile phones and other electronics to ease the repair process, as UK authorities announced similar proposals to cut electronic waste.

By Chris Donkin

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April 9, 2019

MEP committee rejects connected car proposal

The European Parliament’s Committee for Transport and Tourism rejected a controversial proposal to use Wi-Fi based technology as the primary method of communication for connected cars. Its objection to the…

By Chris Donkin

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