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Alan Martin

Apple could be forced to bring AirDrop and AirPlay to Android — here’s why

IOS 17 AirDrop contact sharing.

Apple is set to have another run-in with the European Union after the bloc released a new Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposal suggesting the company allow rivals access to proprietary technology, including AirDrop and AirPlay.

In a document for public consultation [PDF], the EU stated its case that Apple should implement “effective interoperability” on a number of iOS-only features including iOS notifications, Background Execution and automatic audio switching. But it’s the consumer-facing features related to data transfer that will cause Apple the biggest headache.

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