On June 16, 2026, Italy’s competition regulator unveiled an investigation into Apple, aiming to assess its compliance with the interoperability requirements set forth in the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under the DMA, Apple is mandated to facilitate seamless and cost-free interoperability between third-party consumer cloud service providers and its iOS and iPadOS platforms, ensuring these providers enjoy equivalent access to hardware and software functionalities as Apple’s own iCloud service. However, preliminary evidence suggests that third-party cloud services may not be receiving the same level of functional support as iCloud, as they lack access to certain components utilized or provided by Apple’s native services. Should Apple be found in breach of these provisions, it could face a hefty fine of up to 10% of its global annual revenue. This marks the inaugural investigation launched by Italy’s regulatory body under the DMA framework, with its findings slated for submission to the European Commission.