Why Apple, a porn app, and Trump's possible tariff war are connected
Apple is upset about a European porn app. But Big Tech has bigger complaints — and they're looking to Donald Trump for help.
Apple raises concern over first porn app on iPhone under EU rules
In the EU, Apple's gatekeeper status changed with the 2022 adoption of the Digital Markets Act, which required Apple to allow alternative app stores.
iPhones Get Their First-Ever Porn App, and Apple Is Not Happy
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Apple Blasts EU Laws After First Porn App Comes to iPhones
Apple Inc. lambasted the EU’s Digital Markets Act after the first known porn app for the iPhone arrived on the company’s devices in the region.
Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker Hot Tub
AltStore PAL said in a social media post that Hot Tub is “the world’s 1st Apple-approved porn app.” Apple rejects that claim.
First porn app 'approved' for the iPhone in Europe. Apple isn't happy.
For the first time, a porn app will be available in an alternative Apple app store. But the company would strongly prefer if it were not the case. The app is called Hot Tub, and its developer, Riley Testut,
Apple warns iPhone users about first ever porn app
A pornography app is now available to all iPhones in the EU after a rule change. AltStore PAL, which is an alternative to Apple’s App Store, is now free to access because of newly introduced European competition laws.
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