Overview

• In a formal submission, Apple asked the European Commission to repeal or substantially amend the DMA and warned it could stop shipping some products and services to the 27-country bloc.
• Apple says DMA interoperability rules forced it to postpone Live Translation for AirPods, iPhone Mirroring on Macs, and Maps features like Visited Places and Preferred Routes in the EU.
• The company argues it cannot open sensitive on‑device capabilities to third parties without risking user data and says proposed safeguards were rejected by the Commission.
• Apple contends that alternative app marketplaces and sideloading have increased exposure to scams, malware, and pornography or gambling apps on iPhones in Europe, and cites requests for access to notification contents and Wi‑Fi history.
• A Commission spokesperson said DMA compliance is not optional, with enforcement and appeals ongoing, including Apple’s challenge to an EU fine of about €500 million tied to App Store practices.