EU inspects iPadOS for compliance with DMA rules
By ForGeeks The European Union has begun assessing whether changes to iPadOS comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). That law, which went into effect for Apple in April, categorized iPadOS as a “gateway” platform, requiring the company to give users in Europe freer access to third-party apps and services. As a result, starting in May, Apple began working to introduce third-party app stores and allowed users to install alternative apps, as well as choose a default browser.
Since then, Apple has been working on introducing third-party app stores and allowing users to install alternative apps, as well as choose a default browser.
Apple was given a six-month deadline to fully implement the DMA requirements on iPadOS, which expired on October 28. Now, the European Commission (EC) has launched a review to assess whether Apple’s changes are compliant. Commission officials said they will “scrutinize the extent to which the measures taken enable compliance with DMA obligations.” The assessment will also take into account the views of stakeholders, including independent developers and companies providing apps for iPadOS.
Apple’s changes will also be reviewed by the Commission.
The DMA’s requirements for iPadOS include the ability to install alternative app stores, allowing users to choose a default browser, and allowing third-party accessories (such as headphones and styluses) access to iPadOS functionality. If the company fails to comply with the rules, it faces fines of up to 10% of its worldwide annual turnover, which could amount to billions of dollars for Apple.
And if the company fails to comply with the rules, it could face fines of up to 10% of its worldwide annual turnover.
