European Union: 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

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Interoperability requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2024-09-19
under deliberation

On 19 September 2024, the European Commission announced the launch of an investigation, consisting …

2024-12-18
in consultation

On 18 December 2024, the European Commission opened a public consultation on proposed measures to e…

2025-01-09
processing consultation

On 9 January 2025, the European Commission closes its public consultation on proposed measures to e…

2025-03-19
under investigation

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission adopted a preliminary report on measures for interoperabi…

2025-08-14
in force

On 14 August 2025, the summary of the European Commission’s decision on measures for interoperabili…