EU Confirms Apple’s Compliance with Browser Choice Rules, Closing Antitrust Probe

The European Commission concludes its investigation after Apple implements changes to align with the Digital Markets Act, avoiding significant fines.

The European Commission is set to officially close its investigation into Apple's browser choice screen on iPhones, launched in March 2024 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple avoided fines of up to 10% of its global revenue by implementing a browser choice screen during setup and allowing third-party browsers to use their own web engines.
These changes were introduced in October 2024 with iOS 18.2, following criticism from browser companies and regulatory pressure for stronger compliance measures.
The investigation's closure marks Apple's compliance with this specific regulation, though the company remains under scrutiny for other antitrust issues, including anti-steering rules related to external payment methods.
This case underscores the EU's growing regulatory focus on Big Tech, with the DMA aiming to promote fair competition and reduce ecosystem restrictions.