The European Union is considering regulations that may require Apple to allow iPhone users to delete the Photos app, a move that would necessitate a massive rewriting of the iOS software, as reported by @benlovejoy. This potential regulatory action comes as the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) also targets Apple in an antitrust investigation, despite the company's popularity among consumers. The scrutiny from both the EU and the DOJ highlights the growing concerns over Apple's market dominance and its implications for competition and consumer choice. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, argue that corporate monopolies like Apple pose a threat to democracy and the economy, calling for robust antitrust enforcement and stronger laws. Additionally, there are concerns that Apple might simply disable the camera functionality if users delete the Photos app, illustrating the company's ability to comply with regulations in unforeseen ways.
Good data. Apple, similar to Google and Meta, know that antitrust whether in the courts or passing of news laws is very popular with the public. https://t.co/KLbtwdzTMV
When corporate monopolies like @Apple abuse their dominance to muzzle critics, they endanger our democracy as well as our economy. We need robust antitrust enforcement and stronger laws to hold Big Tech accountable. https://t.co/cxw2jTLigQ
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Nah, Apple would simply disable your camera when you delete the photos app. They have ways to comply the EU couldn’t fathom. https://t.co/cgXa4AazWs
The EU could force Apple to let iPhone users delete the Photos app This would require a massive rewriting of iOS https://t.co/phrgLaPVrt
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EU may require Apple to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app https://t.co/80zj455GX3 by @benlovejoy