Overview

• Apple submitted an official response to a European Commission consultation requesting that the DMA be abolished.
• The company argues the law has degraded user experience and exposed users to risks previously blocked on its platforms.
• As an example, Apple says it disabled the new AirPods Pro 3 live automatic translation feature for EU customers due to DMA constraints.
• If repeal is not pursued, Apple proposes deep reforms including a standalone regulator separate from the Commission to enforce the rules.
• The DMA has applied since March 2024 with fines up to 10% of global revenue, and the Commission fined Apple €500 million in April under the law, which the company is appealing, with separate DSA probes also ongoing.