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Apple must keep opening iPhone ecosystem to rivals after EU appeal defeat
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Fusion42 · 10 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple's appeal against EU Digital Markets Act gatekeeper designation was rejected by the General Court, confirming the company must open its App Store and iOS to rival developers and alternative app marketplaces across Europe.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.
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EU enforcement of DMA gatekeeper rules is now legally cemented—founders building alternative app distribution, payment systems, or interoperable services for iOS now have confirmed regulatory tailwind and reduced Apple litigation risk in Europe.
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1 source · 9 Jul 2026
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