European Union: European Commission investigation into Apple's compliance with interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act

Progress

Current status
in force
19 Mar 2025 in force
09 Jan 2025 processing consultation
18 Dec 2024 in consultation
19 Sep 2024 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Interoperability requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
supranational

Timeline of events

19 Mar 2025
in force

European Commission adopted preliminary report on measures for interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices to ensure compliance with Digital Markets Act

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission adopted a preliminary report on measures for interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices under the Digital Markets Act. The report outlines the measures Apple must take to enh…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
09 Jan 2025
processing consultation

Closed consultation in proposed measures for interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices to ensure compliance with Digital Markets Act

On 9 January 2025, the European Commission closes its public consultation on proposed measures to ensure effective interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices, as mandated by Article 6(7) of the Digital Markets Act (D…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
18 Dec 2024
in consultation

Opened consultation in proposed measures for interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices to ensure compliance with Digital Markets Act

On 18 December 2024, the European Commission opened a public consultation on proposed measures to ensure effective interoperability between Apple’s iOS operating system and connected devices, as mandated by Article 6(7) of the Digital Markets Act (D…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
19 Sep 2024
under deliberation

Announced European Commission investigation into Apple concerning its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act

On 19 September 2024, the European Commission announced the launch of an investigation, consisting of two specification proceedings, into Apple to help ensure that the company complies with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets …

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority

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