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Apple ordered by Germany to change app data consent prompts

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Apple has been directed by Germany's Federal Cartel Office to alter its data consent prompts on iPhones and iPads. The regulatory body found that the design of these prompts unfairly favored Apple's own applications. This ruling requires Apple to modify its App Tracking Transparency prompts to ensure a more neutral presentation. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against a major tech company regarding its product's user interface.

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Apple ordered by Germany to change app data consent prompts

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