Apple ordered to change app data consent prompts on iPhones and iPads
A German regulator accused Apple of giving the pop-ups a design that favored its own apps over third-party apps.
by Stevie Bonifield
Aug 17, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC
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Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.
Apple’s changing its rules for data collection consent prompts after Germany’s Federal Cartel Office accused Apple of giving the prompts a design that favored its own apps. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency prompts reportedly cost social media apps nearly $10 billion when they launched with iOS 14.5, making cross-app tracking of users largely opt-in. But as a designated “gatekeeper” under the EU’s DMA rules, it is facing additional scrutiny over whether the program provides a level playing field.
The regulator saysthe prompts steer users away from agreeing to...
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