EU Probes Apple-Epic Clash Under DMA; New iOS Update Restrictions

March 7, 2024
EU Probes Apple-Epic Clash Under DMA; New iOS Update Restrictions
  • The European Union is investigating Apple for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act after the termination of Epic Games' developer account.

  • Apple's iOS 17.4 release, with new restrictions to comply with the DMA, is under scrutiny.

  • Apple's policy mandates that iPhones outside the EU for more than 30 days cannot update software from third-party app stores, as a response to the DMA.

  • The EU is concerned about Apple's control over app signing and marketplace rules, which could lead to legal issues with Epic Games and the EU itself.

  • Apple plans to enhance data portability to ease customer transition to Android by fall 2025, amidst EU regulatory pressures.

  • Despite regulatory challenges, Apple is set to announce new products including iPads, Macs, and accessories.

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