Overview

• 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.