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Apple notifies EU of possible 'gatekeeper' status for Maps, Ads services

By Lewis Crofts ( November 27, 2025, 19:08 GMT | Insight) -- Apple has formally notified the European Commission that its mapping and advertising services have met the threshold for being regulated more strictly by the EU's digital gatekeeper legislation. The company is trying to rebut "designation" under the Digital Markets Act, saying Apple Maps has lower usage than Google rivals, and Apple Ads isn't a major player.Apple has formally notified the European Commission that its mapping and advertising services have met the threshold for being regulated more strictly by the EU's digital gatekeeper legislation....

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