The rollout is expected to be gradual and may not land before fall 2027, with a beta phase anticipated under iOS 28, pending engineering timelines.

Microsoft’s DMA interoperability request prompted Apple to evaluate the proposal in early 2026 and present an implementation plan by late June 2026.

This feature is framed within the EU Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb gatekeeper power and promote fairer, more open data handling and interoperability.

DMA-related changes are challenging for Apple and other tech firms, illustrating the broader regulatory pressures shaping the tech landscape.

Other EU regulatory moves could affect players beyond Apple, signaling wider compliance expectations in the industry.

The report originates from MacRumors and HT Tech, with attribution to Shweta Ganjoo, providing context on impact and timing.

Translations in several languages are AI-generated, with Indonesian serving as the primary accuracy reference for the report sourced from VOI.

Sources include Apple’s EU interoperability filing alongside MacRumors, Android Authority, and SamMobile.

Requests will be evaluated through stages—submission, legal/technical assessment, project plan, and development to determine feasibility.

The EU DMA requires interoperability disclosures, with some requests shown as confidential and others public, reflecting Apple’s handling of inquiries.

This development follows earlier DMA-driven initiatives like eSIM transfers and data migration tools between iPhone and Android in the EU.

Apple is developing a cross-device clipboard bridge that would let EU users copy content on an iPhone and paste it into a Windows PC, and vice versa, as part of the EU’s DMA interoperability push.