United Kingdom: CMA investigation into Apple's mobile ecosystem
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Competition and Markets Authority designated Apple as having strategic market status in mobile platforms
On 22 October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final decision designating Apple as having Strategic Market Status (SMS) under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. The designation covers Apple’s smartphon…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status
On 20 August 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on the proposed decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status (SMS). The consultation included a roadmap from the CMA of possible measures to impr…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status
On 23 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on the proposed decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status (SMS), until 20 August 2025. The consultation includes a roadmap from the CMA of possibl…
SourceCMA closes consultation on investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem
On 12 February 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its public consultation regarding its investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem. In particular, the CMA is investigating whether to designate Apple as having strategic mark…
SourceCMA opened consultation on investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem
On 23 January 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem and opened a public consultation until 12 February 2025. In particular, the CMA is investigating whether to designate Apple a…
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