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Apple Faces EU Setback as App Store Rules Pressure Builds

The EU General Court rejected Apple's challenge to Digital Markets Act classification, confirming the App Store and iOS are subject to DMA gatekeeper rules. Apple faces ongoing regulatory pressure including a €500M penalty and potential further compliance obligations on rival hardware compatibility and app distribution.

The Wire takeaway

EU's DMA gatekeeper classification of Apple's App Store is now legally confirmed, forcing app founders and platform competitors to recalibrate on sideloading, payment terms, and hardware compatibility timelines in EU markets.

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Topics: dma-compliance · app-store-gatekeeping · eu-regulation · platform-policy · antitrust

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