- EU Cracks Down on Apple for Anti-Competitive Behavior – Heres Apple’s . . .
In the first set of measures, the Commission demands improved compatibility between nine iOS connectivity features and third-party devices such as smartwatches and earbuds
- Apple now has to become more like Android, and the company hates it
These include enabling third-party connected devices to access notifications, allow background app execution, NFC communication, Wi-Fi file transfers, and media casting similar to AirPlay
- Comments to the European Commission Regarding Proposed Measures for . . .
Rather than be necessary to stimulate competition in connected device markets, the proposed measures are likely to immediately risk diminishing consumer privacy and security, as well as chill innovation both on the part of Apple and third-party connected device providers over the long term
- Commission provides guidance under Digital Markets Act to facilitate . . .
The European Commission has adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) specifying the measures that Apple has to take to comply with certain aspects of its interoperability obligation
- EU sends Apple first DMA interoperability instructions for apps and . . .
According to the Commission, device manufacturers and app developers should be able to access nine iOS connectivity features that were restricted to Apple’s exclusive use before, such as
- EU mandates Apple to open up iPhone, iOS to competitors . . . - TechSpot
For instance, third-party smartwatches must be able to display and interact with iOS notifications by the end of 2025, likely coinciding with iOS 19 2 or earlier Additionally, Apple must
- EU Orders Apple to Open Nine iOS Connectivity Features for . . .
Announced on March 18, 2025, these legally binding measures aim to integrate third-party products more seamlessly with iPhones and iPads, targeting nine specific connectivity features and
- EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow . . .
Today’s measures revolve around opening up iOS connectivity features This includes allowing connected devices, like third-party smartwatches, full access to the iOS notification system, as
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