Apple Adapts to EU Digital Markets Act with Major iOS Changes

In response to the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple announces significant updates to iOS, including the ability to uninstall Safari and a new tool for easier switching to Android.

Apple is set to implement significant changes to its iOS platform in the EU in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), including allowing users to uninstall Safari and offering easier data transfer to Android.
The DMA mandates major tech companies to open their platforms to competition, leading to Apple allowing alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment apps to access the iPhone's NFC chip.
Apple's compliance with the DMA includes developing a tool for easier iPhone to Android data transfer, expected to be available by fall 2025.
Critics argue that iPhone users don't switch to Android due to preference rather than difficulty, despite Apple's efforts to facilitate easier transitions.
The changes, primarily aimed at the EU market, raise questions about whether they will be implemented globally, with Apple's actions potentially influencing the broader tech industry.