Apple Rolls Out Limited iOS Changes to Meet EU Regulations, Drawing Criticism From Developers
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Apple debuted new features in iOS 17.4 to comply with EU's Digital Markets Act, including alternative app stores, new developer terms, and third-party browser support.
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Companies like Meta, Epic, and Spotify have criticized Apple's DMA compliance efforts as not going far enough.
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In a recent hearing, an Apple lawyer defended the changes, saying Apple complied with the law and focused on user experience.
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Apple announced DMA compliance plans in January, but has since made revisions based on developer feedback.
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It's unclear if the EU will be satisfied with Apple's changes or will solicit more feedback from developers.