EU will force Apple to totally expose its iPhone features to all who ask

The European Commission is forcing new rules on Apple — and only Apple — that will likely mean delaying or not releasing more iPhone software updates to the European Union, all in the name of interoperability with rivals.EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EUThe EC's announcement follows its September 2024 decision that Apple is in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It also follows Apple's December 2024 white paper on how the then proposed remedies invite abuse by rival firms.'[These measures concern] nine iOS connectivity features, predominantly used for connected devices such as smartwatches, headphones or TVs,' says the EC in its full announcement. 'The measures will grant device manufacturers and app developers improved access to iPhone features that interact with such devices (e.g. displaying notifications on smartwatches), faster data transfers (e.g. peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connections, and near-field communication) and easier device set-up (e.g. pairing).' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums