Apple put on notice over support for third-party watches and headphones
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The two new proceedings are meant to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability," according to the EU. | Cath Virginia / The Verge The European Commission has opened new proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will see the bloc instruct Apple on how it can comply with its interoperability obligations. The two specification proceedings" focused on iOS and iPadOS will conclude within six months.
Under DMA, Apple is required to provide third parties free and effective interoperability" with hardware and software features controlled by iOS and iPadOS. Now the EU is going to help Apple understand what that specifically means.
Today is the first time we use specification proceedings under the DMA to guide Apple towards effective compliance with its interoperability obligations through constructive dialogue," said outgoing EU competition chief Margrethe...