EU Drops iMessage Regulation Push, But Apple and Microsoft Still Face Scrutiny Under New Tech Rules
• EU decides Apple doesn't have to open up iMessage to other messaging services after investigation • Apple and Microsoft argued their services like iMessage and Bing don't qualify as gatekeeper services under EU Digital Markets Act • EU ultimately agreed, though will continue monitoring iMessage and other services for substantial market changes • Apple has separately agreed to support RCS messaging standard to improve messaging between iOS and Android • While iMessage avoided regulation, other Apple and Microsoft products like iOS, Windows, and LinkedIn will still fall under EU's Digital Markets Act rules