The European Union announced on Thursday its intention to enforce new regulations on Apple, requiring the tech giant to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies. This move comes as part of the EU's Digital Markets Act, aimed at preventing Big Tech companies from monopolizing digital markets and promoting fair competition.
The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, has initiated two specification proceedings to outline the obligations Apple must adhere to under the Digital Markets Act. The first proceeding will focus on ensuring that connected devices such as smartwatches and headphones can effectively interoperate with Apple's operating system. The second proceeding will examine how Apple handles interoperability requests from software developers for iOS and iPadOS in a transparent, timely, and fair manner.
