Apple blames DMA for delaying Siri AI in EU
Apple says DMA concerns will delay Siri AI on iPhone and iPad in the EU while macOS and visionOS access remains planned.
Apple says DMA concerns will delay Siri AI on iPhone and iPad in the EU while macOS and visionOS access remains planned.
The Commission decided not to designate Apple Maps and Apple Ads as DMA gatekeepers, finding that despite meeting thresholds, neither service is an important gateway for business users.
The European Commission ruled that Apple Ads and Apple Maps are not gatekeeper services under the DMA, citing limited EU usage and market impact, while keeping Apple’s broader gatekeeper status unchanged.
Italy fines Apple €98 million for abusing dominance by imposing disproportionate App Tracking Transparency rules that harm app developers without justified privacy gains.
UOKiK probes whether Apple’s ATT privacy framework unlawfully favors its own advertising services over rival app publishers, potentially abusing its dominant position in the iOS ecosystem.
Apple argues DMA obligations weaken iOS security and conflict with DSA duties, amid a €500 million fine and widening EU–U.S. tensions over platform regulation.
Apple calls for repeal or scaling back of the EU’s DMA, while the Commission rejects any rollback and intensifies enforcement under gatekeeper rules.
EU orders Apple to open iOS features to third‑party devices under DMA Article 6(7), mandating free, documented APIs and parity of user experience across notifications, NFC, Wi‑Fi, audio, and casting.
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
Apple and Meta have avoided immediate new penalties for DMA non-compliance, as the European Commission prioritizes compliance and dialogue over automatic fines.