Posted 2/13/2024, 12:07:33 PM
Apple's iMessage Exempt From EU Interoperability Rules Under Digital Markets Act
- Apple's iMessage avoids EU regulation under Digital Markets Act requiring interoperability with other messaging platforms
- EU probe found iMessage doesn't hold dominant enough position to fall under DMA rules for big tech "gatekeepers"
- Apple and Microsoft welcomed decision to not designate them as core platform services
- DMA still forcing Apple to make major changes to app ecosystem in EU like allowing alternative app stores
- Investigation concluded iMessage falls outside legislation because not widely used by businesses