Overview

• The European Commission concluded a five-month investigation, exempting Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing from the Digital Markets Act.
• iMessage and Bing were found not to be gateways for businesses to reach end-users, avoiding 'gatekeeper' designation.
• Apple and Microsoft argued successfully that their services do not hold dominant positions in the EU market.
• The decision was influenced by the companies' arguments and input from relevant stakeholders.
• Other services like Apple's App Store, iOS, Safari, and Microsoft's LinkedIn and Windows remain classified as gatekeepers.