Why is Apple appealing a DMA decision?

Apple is appealing a European Union decision that would see its App Store hit with tough new obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Reuters reports that its plea argues against the European Commission’s designations of its App Store and the iMessage service.

Is Apple a gatekeeper under the DMA?

The European Commission has designated Apple as a gatekeeper under the DMA in relation to iOS, App Store and Safari on 6 September 2023. On 25 January 2024, Apple announced changes to iOS, Safari and the App Store to comply with the DMA. More information on these changes are on Apple's Newsroom. A summary of these changes is available here.

How does Apple evaluate a DMA request?

Apple evaluates requests on a case-by-case basis to assess whether they appear to fall in scope of Article 6(7) DMA and, if so, Apple designs an effective interoperability solution if one can be supported, and lets the developer know if one cannot.