The European Union has published recommendations for Apple to improve interoperability between its iOS operating system and third-party devices. The move follows two DMA proceedings launched in September, sparking concerns about user privacy.
The EU Commission has submitted draft proposals to address issues such as automatic audio switching, Bluetooth connections, and notifications. These measures aim to resolve complaints from iPhone users who struggle with features like sending quick replies on connected Garmin watches.
Apple has expressed concerns over the proposed interoperability mandates, citing “security risks” that would be difficult to mitigate. The company has criticized data-hungry companies like Meta for making requests to access Apple’s software tools.
However, Meta disputes this claim, stating that Apple is being anticompetitive and refusing to support interoperability. The EU Commission is seeking feedback from companies until January 9th, 2025, with final recommendations expected by March 2025. Failure to comply may result in fines of up to 10% of Apple’s global annual sales.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/19/24324894/apple-eu-ios-interoperability-requests-dma-pushback