Phone and iPad users in the European Union now have access to another alternative app store with the official launch of Aptoide, a

In an email sent to developers, Apple notes that those who haven’t provided their trader status to the company have had their apps removed from the App Store in the European Union. This means that these apps can no longer be downloaded by users in the EU.

In the interest of what it calls fairness and stability, the European Union has decided to push forth with anti-trade investigations into companies like Apple, Meta, and X, hoping to reach a conclusion by March.

So much for speculation that the Commission might hold off on concluding the Apple and Meta cases, because of pressure from the Trump administration. In both cases, the Commission

US big tech companies are demanding more support from Donald Trump in the fight against European regulations — but the EU antitrust watchdogs don't want to let Apple, Meta and co. off the hook.

Aptoide first opened with a beta in June 2024, which saw a waitlist of 20,000 users. As previously reported, Aptoide has an alternative in-app payment system for iOS, and offers a IAP software development kit in collaboration with Apple.

Apple’s app removals follow the Digital Services Act, a European law requiring all app traders to display verified contact details, including address, email, and phone number.

Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers

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A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA),

Despite pressure from the U.S., the European Commission won’t delay antitrust actions against Apple and Meta. The European Union’s competition chief told Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and Europe,

The US House Judiciary Chair has requested clarification from the EU antitrust chief on the enforcement of EU's Big Tech regulations. The concerns raised indicate that these rules might target American companies,