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Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules
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Fusion42 · 9 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
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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EU gatekeeper designation for Apple is legally locked; founders building alternative app distribution, payment systems, or iOS-interoperable services now have regulatory clarity and accelerated market access windows before Apple's secondary appeal concludes.
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