Apple denies access to developers in 56 interoperability cases, report says

By Anna Ferrari ( April 20, 2026, 15:07 GMT | Insight) -- Apple has denied third-party developers access to its platform in 56 interoperability requests under EU rules for big tech companies, a report by an industry group said. None led to a solution, leaving developers locked out of iOS and iPadOS. The group called on the EU regulator for stronger enforcement, warning Apple retains broad discretion, despite the commission issuing detailed instructions on interoperability one year ago.Apple has failed to deliver concrete solutions for 56 interoperability requests under the new EU law for digital markets, a new report by a software industry group said on Monday. Apple’s refusals contradicted its own documentation and left third-party developers locked out of iOS and iPadOS, according to Free Software Foundation Europe....

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Apple denies access to developers in 56 interoperability cases, report says

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