The European Commission announced on Thursday that it started proceedings related to Apple Inc.'s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding the interoperability of its operating systems. They will focus on iOS connectivity features and functionalities, as well as the manner in which the tech giant addresses interoperability requests submitted by developers and third parties for iOS and iPadOS.
The process will last six months, during which the Commission will provide Apple with measures it can take to ensure compliance with the DMA. "This process will provide clarity for developers, third parties and Apple. We will continue our dialogue with Apple and consult third parties to ensure that the proposed measures work in practice and meet the needs of businesses," Commission Executive Vice-President in charge of competition policy Margrethe Vestager said.
