European Union, iOS and Apple

Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors following two separate proceedings launched in September, sparking concerns about user privacy from the iPhone maker.
EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS
The European Commission has published draft proposals for how Apple must meet interoperability requirements flowing from the bloc's Digital Markets Act
EU interoperability spat shows Apple and Meta will never agree about privacy
While Apple is accusing Meta of trying to use EU laws to abuse privacy, Meta is saying Apple is worse. This is just the latest chapter in a long-running fight between the tech giants.
EU's latest push could make iOS and Android besties
The EU is pressing Apple to open up its ecosystem to third parties, giving them access to technology currently exclusive to iOS.
Apple starts winding down iPhone 14 and iPhone SE sales in the EU
As expected, Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from
The EU’s demand for iOS interoperability is a golden opportunity for Apple
Apple might not be happy being forced to ensure iOS interoperability, but this could give the company a chance to show how innovative it is.
Apple must ensure interoperability of iPhone with rivals, says European Commission
The EC preliminary findings under the DMA indicate that Apple must take steps to enable the operability of devices from other brands with its iPhones. The EC has launched public consultations with interested companies to gather feedback on compliance.

Apple, AirDrop and Android

Apple begins pulling iPhone SE, 14, and 14 Plus from EU
Starting December 28th, all new phones sold in the European Union must have USB-C. And while that deadline is still about a ...
Apple Begins Discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Ahead of USB-C Requirement
Starting today, the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus, are listed as unavailable on Apple's online ...
Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a ...
Apple Faults Meta For Software-Access Requests as EU Crackdown Looms
Apple called out Meta Platforms for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism ...
Apple Warns of Privacy Risks in EU's DMA Interoperability Requirements
Apple has released a report highlighting its concerns about how some companies could "weaponize" the EU's Digital Markets Act ...
EU Escalates Pressure on Apple to Open Up Features to Rivals
The EU’s European Commission has pressed Apple Inc. to further open up the iPhone operating system to rivals, prompting the ...
Apple says EU interoperability laws pose severe privacy risks
Apple has published a white paper that backs the European Union's policy of interoperability between rival technology firms, ...
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