EU Declares 'No Plans to Repeal DMA' Following Apple's Public Objections
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Apple recently came out in public opposition to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), asserting that since its enactment over a year ago, the legislation has substantially degraded the user experience for iPhone users in Europe, while also introducing privacy and security vulnerabilities. The DMA mandates Apple to grant access to its platform for third-party app stores and payment systems. This requirement has compelled Apple to postpone the introduction of new features in the EU market, including real-time translation capabilities for AirPods, iPhone mirroring, and practical enhancements within the Maps application. Apple contends that accommodating non-Apple devices necessitates extensive engineering efforts, and permitting sideloading and external payment methods will subject users to potential risks, including fraud and malware infections. Furthermore, other corporations have sought access to sensitive user information, such as notification content and Wi-Fi usage history, posing a threat to user privacy. Apple maintains that the DMA undermines the seamless interoperability among Apple products, does not foster genuine competition but rather diminishes user options, and leaves European consumers with outdated technology. Despite these concerns, the European Commission has reiterated its stance, stating that it has no intentions of repealing the DMA. The Commission emphasized that the law is designed to prevent tech behemoths from favoring their own services at the expense of restricting user choices, and that Apple's persistent objections have cast doubt on its commitment to collaborative efforts.

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