European Markets

Europe's stock markets rose in opening deals on Friday as investors digested news that Labour, as expected, clinched a landslide election victory in Britain to end 14 years of Conservative rule.

Netflix may introduce a free plan, enabling users to consume its content without having to pay for it, but with ads, according to a report. The video-streaming platform is said to be considering introducing a free plan in select markets around the world including Asia and Europe – regions where other networks also offer free TV plans.

Apple released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 on Monday, hours after Apple revealed that not all of its features would be coming to the European Union (EU). It adds features such as iPhone mirroring with Mac, compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and a new icon for the App Store which supports Dark Mode.

EU regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into Apple's support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), adding that the App Store's "steering" policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition.

Oppo Reno 12F 5G is expected to launch globally alongside the Oppo Reno 12 5G series on June 18. The design renders of this rumoured smartphone have now been shared in a report, which has also suggested its price and important specifications. Leaked design renders shared in the report showed the purported Oppo Reno 12F 5G in two colour options - g...

MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) draft technical regulations were published by the European Banking Authority (EBA), ahead of the July deadline. The EBA has addressed a number of issues in its MiCA draft technical standards, including those related to liquidity requirements, stress testing programme, asset reserves, and recovery plans.

Oppo Reno 12F 5G may arrive in select markets later this year. The handset has not yet been officially announced but the moniker was spotted on some certification sites. These listings hinted at some key specifications of the smartphone and suggested an imminent launch. It is likely to launch as the successor to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G, which was unv...

Acer unveiled its sub-brand Acerpure in India on Thursday (May 16) at an event in Bengaluru. The lifestyle brand available in several Asian and European countries makes its entry into the Indian market with a slew of new products including air purifiers, air circulator fans, cordless vacuum cleaners, robotic vacuum cleaners and water purifiers.

Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earphones were unveiled in the US and European markets on Tuesday, May 7. The newly launched earphones support hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and come with an ergonomic design that is said to provide all-day comfort. They are equipped with Sennheiser's TrueResponse transducer and are compatible with the co...

Apple’s iPad has been added to a list of Big Tech products and services hit by strict new European Union rules aimed at stopping potential competition abuses before they take hold.

HMD launched the HMD Pulse series in select European markets which included three models - the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. HMD has now teased the arrival of its first self-branded model in India. The firm will announce the name of the first HMD phone to see an India launch next week.

Redmi Pad SE was initially unveiled in select European markets in August 2023. Now the tablet is ready to make its debut in India. Xiaomi recently announced its Smarter Living 2024 event in India on April 23. An official teaser confirms the launch of the tablet on that day. It has also revealed the design, colourways and key features of the Indian...

Apple has come under scrutiny in the European Union for its strict App Store rules that restrict external payment options, sideloading of apps and more. The iPhone maker and other tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and more, however, have had to bring in several changes to their policies since the EU’s Digital Markets Act came into effect...

Apple has reportedly found itself in hot water with the European Union (EU) again. Earlier this year, the EU brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into effect with a deadline of March 6. Among many user-centric policies, the act also required consumer tech companies to focus on interoperability and offer an open ecosystem where users have a choice ...

Google, Apple and Meta will be the first Big Tech firms to face antitrust probes from EU regulators, under the Digital Markets Act that recently went into effect. The new European law went into effect on March 7 and is designed to check the power of Big Tech firms, with big fines for firms that violate the act.

Europe's stock markets rose in opening deals on Friday as investors digested news that Labour, as expected, clinched a landslide election victory in Britain to end 14 years of Conservative rule.

Netflix may introduce a free plan, enabling users to consume its content without having to pay for it, but with ads, according to a report. The video-streaming platform is said to be considering introducing a free plan in select markets around the world including Asia and Europe – regions where other networks also offer free TV plans.

Apple released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 on Monday, hours after Apple revealed that not all of its features would be coming to the European Union (EU). It adds features such as iPhone mirroring with Mac, compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and a new icon for the App Store which supports Dark Mode.

EU regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into Apple's support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), adding that the App Store's "steering" policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition.

Oppo Reno 12F 5G is expected to launch globally alongside the Oppo Reno 12 5G series on June 18. The design renders of this rumoured smartphone have now been shared in a report, which has also suggested its price and important specifications. Leaked design renders shared in the report showed the purported Oppo Reno 12F 5G in two colour options - g...

MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) draft technical regulations were published by the European Banking Authority (EBA), ahead of the July deadline. The EBA has addressed a number of issues in its MiCA draft technical standards, including those related to liquidity requirements, stress testing programme, asset reserves, and recovery plans.

Oppo Reno 12F 5G may arrive in select markets later this year. The handset has not yet been officially announced but the moniker was spotted on some certification sites. These listings hinted at some key specifications of the smartphone and suggested an imminent launch. It is likely to launch as the successor to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G, which was unv...

Acer unveiled its sub-brand Acerpure in India on Thursday (May 16) at an event in Bengaluru. The lifestyle brand available in several Asian and European countries makes its entry into the Indian market with a slew of new products including air purifiers, air circulator fans, cordless vacuum cleaners, robotic vacuum cleaners and water purifiers.

Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earphones were unveiled in the US and European markets on Tuesday, May 7. The newly launched earphones support hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and come with an ergonomic design that is said to provide all-day comfort. They are equipped with Sennheiser's TrueResponse transducer and are compatible with the co...

Apple’s iPad has been added to a list of Big Tech products and services hit by strict new European Union rules aimed at stopping potential competition abuses before they take hold.

HMD launched the HMD Pulse series in select European markets which included three models - the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. HMD has now teased the arrival of its first self-branded model in India. The firm will announce the name of the first HMD phone to see an India launch next week.

Redmi Pad SE was initially unveiled in select European markets in August 2023. Now the tablet is ready to make its debut in India. Xiaomi recently announced its Smarter Living 2024 event in India on April 23. An official teaser confirms the launch of the tablet on that day. It has also revealed the design, colourways and key features of the Indian...

Apple has come under scrutiny in the European Union for its strict App Store rules that restrict external payment options, sideloading of apps and more. The iPhone maker and other tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and more, however, have had to bring in several changes to their policies since the EU’s Digital Markets Act came into effect...

Apple has reportedly found itself in hot water with the European Union (EU) again. Earlier this year, the EU brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into effect with a deadline of March 6. Among many user-centric policies, the act also required consumer tech companies to focus on interoperability and offer an open ecosystem where users have a choice ...

Google, Apple and Meta will be the first Big Tech firms to face antitrust probes from EU regulators, under the Digital Markets Act that recently went into effect. The new European law went into effect on March 7 and is designed to check the power of Big Tech firms, with big fines for firms that violate the act.