Germany's Regulatory Authorities Investigate Apple's Alleged Anti-Competitive Behavior Regarding iOS Privacy Feature

Apple is facing scrutiny from German regulators over accusations that it is leveraging its market dominance to gain an unfair advantage with its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. The feature, introduced with iOS 14.5, allows users to opt out of cross-app tracking, which has drawn praise from privacy advocates but criticism from companies reliant on targeted advertising, such as Meta. German regulators are concerned that Apple may be using ATT to benefit itself while creating barriers for competitors, raising questions about the company's commitment to privacy and fair competition.