An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first month after EU legislation forced Alphabet's Google, Microsoft and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rivals, according to data provided to Reute...
Slashdot 8:09 pm on April 10, 2024
Title: EU's New Tech Laws Boosting Small Browsers, According to Report
- A recent report suggests that the European Union's (EU) new digital regulations are contributing to the growth of smaller browsers in the market.
- These laws aim to promote competition and user privacy, causing some significant shifts in browser usage trends.
- According to the report, Brave, Vivaldi, Aloha Browser, and Opera have all seen increased market share since the implementation of these regulations.
- Google Chrome still dominates the browser landscape but faces growing challenges from competitors that prioritize user privacy and adhere to EU regulations more closely.
- The report emphasizes that web developers generally support these new browsers as they uphold relevant standards, leading to a better user experience.
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