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Apple ordered to change App Tracking Transparency prompts by German regulator

Apple · Aug 17, 2026 · the verge
Apple ordered to change App Tracking Transparency prompts by German regulator
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This regulatory action by Germany's Federal Cartel Office forces Apple to modify its App Tracking Transparency consent prompts, which previously disadvantaged third-party apps by making opt-in less likely. The change could alleviate pressure on social media and other apps reliant on cross-app user tracking for advertising revenue.

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