EU to Evaluate Compliance of Apple's iPadOS with Digital Markets Act
On Monday, the European Commission announced that it will evaluate Apple’s adherence to the European Union's Digital Markets Act in relation to its iPadOS operating system.
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On Monday, the European Commission announced it will evaluate whether Apple, the U.S. technology giant, adheres to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) in relation to its iPadOS operating system.
The commission emphasized that "Apple must, among others, allow users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS, allow alternative app stores on its operating system, and allow accessory devices, like headphones or smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features," in its official statement.
Additionally, the commission noted that on November 1, Apple released a 12-page compliance report that outlines the steps taken to fulfill its obligations under the DMA.
In this report, the company stated, "Apple is committed to conducting business ethically, honestly, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the DMA."
Moving forward, the commission will "carefully assess whether the measures adopted for iPadOS are effective in complying with the DMA," mentioning that the evaluation will consider feedback from interested stakeholders.
Should the commission determine that Apple's measures do not meet the requirements of the DMA, it will initiate formal enforcement actions as stipulated by the act, according to the statement.
The Digital Markets Act, enacted in November 2022, aims to ensure that significant online platforms, referred to as "gatekeepers," operate fairly and foster competition.
In September 2023, Apple was identified as one of six companies designated as gatekeepers under the DMA.
Furthermore, in April 2024, the commission included Apple's iPadOS in its list of core platform services for which Apple is recognized as a gatekeeper.
As outlined in the DMA, penalties for non-compliant gatekeepers can amount to as much as 20 percent of a company's total global revenue in cases of repeated violations.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
The commission emphasized that "Apple must, among others, allow users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS, allow alternative app stores on its operating system, and allow accessory devices, like headphones or smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features," in its official statement.
Additionally, the commission noted that on November 1, Apple released a 12-page compliance report that outlines the steps taken to fulfill its obligations under the DMA.
In this report, the company stated, "Apple is committed to conducting business ethically, honestly, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the DMA."
Moving forward, the commission will "carefully assess whether the measures adopted for iPadOS are effective in complying with the DMA," mentioning that the evaluation will consider feedback from interested stakeholders.
Should the commission determine that Apple's measures do not meet the requirements of the DMA, it will initiate formal enforcement actions as stipulated by the act, according to the statement.
The Digital Markets Act, enacted in November 2022, aims to ensure that significant online platforms, referred to as "gatekeepers," operate fairly and foster competition.
In September 2023, Apple was identified as one of six companies designated as gatekeepers under the DMA.
Furthermore, in April 2024, the commission included Apple's iPadOS in its list of core platform services for which Apple is recognized as a gatekeeper.
As outlined in the DMA, penalties for non-compliant gatekeepers can amount to as much as 20 percent of a company's total global revenue in cases of repeated violations.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
