The EU vs. Big Tech. Big news for Fortnite fans: Fortnite is returning to iOS devices thanks to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), compelling Apple to allow alternative app stores. This groundbreaking law targets tech giants, identified as gatekeepers, to prevent monopolistic practices, applying to companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google, with stringent rules and hefty fines for non-compliance. For users, this means more app store options, unbiased search results, fair use of data by companies like Amazon, and freedom to choose default browsers, significantly altering the digital landscape. However, while smaller companies welcome the law, tech giants like Apple express security concerns, with the law's effectiveness to be seen from March 6th when it becomes mandatory for gatekeepers. Support the Channel: 💁‍♂️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eumadesimple ☕ Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EUMadeSimple 📷 Youtube: null Sources https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68096730 https://twitter.com/FortniteGame/status/1750616130174234859 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63458377 https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-announces-changes-to-ios-safari-and-the-app-store-in-the-european-union/ https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/25/tech/apple-europe-third-party-app-stores/index.html https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_4328 https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-markets-act-ensuring-fair-and-open-digital-markets_en https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-markets-act-ensuring-fair-and-open-digital-markets_en https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/24-companies-sign-open-letter-saying-big-tech-isnt-respecting-eu-dma.html https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/18/google_search_update_dma/