Hold onto your iPads, tech fans! The European Commission has launched a major review to determine if Apple’s iPadOS is playing by the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules. The clock is ticking ⏰—Apple could face hefty fines if it doesn’t meet the standards!
Under the DMA, which kicked off in 2022 to rein in Big Tech 'gatekeepers,' Apple must now prove its iPadOS allows:
🔄 Default browser choice for users
📱 Alternative app stores (bye-bye, monopoly?)
🎧 Seamless access for gadgets like smart pens and headphones
Apple submitted a 12-page compliance report in November 2023, promising to 'conduct business ethically' and follow the law. But the EU isn’t taking their word for it—it’s gathering feedback from stakeholders before deciding next steps.
🍎 Why it matters: If Apple fails the test, it could lose up to 20% of its global revenue from repeat violations. That’s a 🛑💰 big number for a company worth over $2.7 trillion!
The DMA has labeled Apple a 'gatekeeper' since 2023, with iPadOS added to the watchlist in April 2024. Stay tuned as this tech showdown unfolds!
