EU Tells Apple How to Expand iOS Interoperability to Third-Party Accessories
European regulators want Apple to open up device pairing, notifications and more to other companies' products.
EU wants Apple to make iOS more open to third-party accessories
The EU says Apple must make iOS more open to third-party accessories makers. The European Union wants Apple to continue complying with the Digital Markets Act. With the first proc
EU wants to force Apple’s iPhone to work with third-party smartwatches and other accessories
The European Commission wants Apple to continue complying with the DMA by requiring the company to offer more features to third-party makers.
EU compels Apple to improve iOS interoperability with third-party smartwatches, headphones and other accessories
Under the scope of the Digital Markets Act, the EU commission today announced proceedings to compel Apple to improve
EU pushes Apple to make iOS more open to third-party accessories
With the Digital Markets Act in play, the EU is taking steps to force Apple to enhance its support for third-party connected devices, including smartwatches, headphones, and VR headsets, when used with iPhones and iPads.
Europe to force Apple to help rivals connect to iOS, iPadOS
Fail to comply may cost up to 10% of annual revenue The European Commission intends to force Apple to open its walled garden.… On Thursday, the EU's executive arm said it initiated "two specification proceedings to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
EU tells Apple: Open access to operating systems to rivals and developers
The EU has told iPhone maker Apple to allow access to its tightly controlled iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival companies and third-party developers or possibly face anti-trust fines. The EU has given the Californian company a six-month deadline to resolve these issues.
EU Commission Gives Apple Six Months to Improve Device Interoperability on iOS and iPadOS
The European Commission has started proceedings to push Apple to improve the interoperability of iOS and iPadOS with third-party smartwatches, headphones, and virtual reality headsets.
EU warns Apple to open up iOS to rival companies, third party developers
As reported by MacRumors, the European Union has issued a warning to Apple, demanding that the tech giant open up iOS to rival companies and third-party developers or potentially face significant fines.
Europe demands Apple open up iOS for better accessory compatibility
The European Commission has begun to set out legal requirements for Apple to open up all of iOS and iPadOS to third parties, on top of allowing rival App Stores and payment systems.
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