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Apple receives EU’s first ‘specifications’ order under Digital Markets Act

( March 19, 2025, 14:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple must open up its iPhone to interoperate with devices and services offered by rivals, after the European Commission set out "specifications" for complying with the Digital Markets Act. The measures are designed to improve connectivity features for devices such as smartwatches, headphones and TVs, ensuring they can access fast data transfers, and pairing functions in the same way as Apple's own products. The commission has also set out a procedure for Apple to handle interoperability requests, to ensure that device makers have timely access to the right technical requirements.The European Commission press release is attached. ...

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