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EU court upholds Apple's DMA gatekeeper designation
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Fusion42 · 11 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
An EU court has upheld Apple's designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, confirming the company must comply with interoperability and data-sharing obligations. The ruling closes Apple's legal challenge and locks in regulatory requirements affecting app distribution, messaging, and device integration across the EU.
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Apple's legal shield just broke. If you build services for iOS or integrate with Apple's walled garden, you now have a regulatory window to demand access—Apple can no longer refuse you on competitive grounds, and they've lost the court fight to avoid it.
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