Tag: DMA
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WhatsApp Interoperability Arrives in the EU with BirdyChat and Haiket
WhatsApp opens to third-party messaging in the EU In a milestone move for EU digital policy and everyday messaging, WhatsApp has announced interoperability with two third-party services, BirdyChat and Haiket. These are the first non-Meta messenger platforms to gain approved interoperability access under the European Union’s push to create a more open, competitive messaging landscape.…
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First Step: Another Year of Free Windows 10 Security Updates—Not for Everyone
Overview: Windows 10 nearing its end, with a limited safety net in the EEA As Microsoft approaches the formal end of Windows 10 support, the company has carved out a potential reprieve for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). In a move aimed at easing the transition to Windows 11, Microsoft confirmed an additional…
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Windows 10 ESU Extension: Free Security Updates for the EEA—But Not for All
Overview: A Free Security Update Isn’t Across the Board With Microsoft signaling the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, there has been intense scrutiny over whether the company will keep offering security updates. A notable outcome has emerged in the European Economic Area (EEA): a one-year extension that delivers free security updates for Windows…