EU Probes Apple-Epic Clash Under DMA; New iOS Update Restrictions
March 7, 2024
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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