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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1 ⎊  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: I must need to drink more Kool-aid
Date: 05/05/25 6:45 PM
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So Europe wants to have standards that it thinks are good for its citizens when it comes to data services. Who are we to tell them not to? After all, they're just as entitled to "Europe First" as we are to "America First."

That's fine if they think that way.

bnnbloomberg.ca - European union lays out how apple must open its tech up to competitors under blocs digital rules

LONDON — The European Union on Wednesday outlined the steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies.

What does "open up" mean?

In its legally binding decision, the commission detailed measures that the iPhone maker has to take involving nine connectivity features for its iOS operating system.

The measures will give device and app makers better access to iPhone features that work with devices. For example, iPhone users will have “enhanced possibilities” to receive notifications on non-Apple smartwatches, including receiving pictures and the ability to reply to them. Users could also benefit from more seamless pairing of wireless headphones from other brands.

Access to Apple’s wireless file transfer technology would let third-party developers create apps similar to the AirDrop feature.

That last bit is interesting. Basically Apple has to fork over Air Drop tech to European competitors.

Oh, btw -
If the commission decides Google is in “non-compliance” with the DMA, it can issue a fine of up to 10% of the company’s annual global revenue. But officials have said that they want to avoid issuing blockbuster fines and instead negotiate with companies to get them to comply.

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