Commission Preliminarily Backs DMA Gatekeeper Status for AWS and Azure
The Commission preliminarily finds AWS and Azure should be DMA gatekeepers due to their EU cloud market power, lock-in effects, and AI ecosystems.
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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.
EU Court clarifies DMA gatekeeper status for Meta
The EU General Court upheld Messenger’s DMA gatekeeper status but annulled Meta Marketplace’s designation over insufficient reasoning.
Google Faces Record EU Digital Markets Act Fine
Google faces a likely record DMA fine in the EU over alleged search self-preferencing, with related Android and data-sharing cases still pending.
Meta Offers Limited WhatsApp Access to Rival AI in EU
Meta offered limited free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots in the EU, but critics say usage caps and fees fail to address competition concerns under EU antitrust rules.
Commission pushes Google to open Android to rival AI assistants
The European Commission proposes DMA measures to open Android core features to rival AI assistants, aiming to boost competition, user choice, and interoperability across the EU.
Google Search Faces New Data Access Obligations Under the DMA
The European Commission proposes DMA remedies requiring Google to share Search data with rivals under FRAND terms, with final measures expected by July 2026 after public consultation.
Commission declines DMA gatekeeper status for Apple Maps and Apple Ads
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.
Apple Ads and Apple Maps Avoid Gatekeeper Designation Under EU DMA
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.
Meta prepares EU WhatsApp third party messaging integration
Meta will introduce DMA-mandated third-party encrypted messaging interoperability in WhatsApp in the EU, giving users opt-in control, inbox choice, and E2EE-based security requirements.