Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules

Apple's legal challenge to EU gatekeeper designation under the Digital Markets Act was dismissed by the General Court, upholding requirements to open its App Store and iOS to rivals. The ruling forces Apple to continue compliance with interoperability and alternative payment mechanisms, though a separate appeal on interoperability specifics remains pending.

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