EU Court Rejects Apple's Challenge To Digital Markets Act Interoperability Obligations

EU Court of Justice rejected Apple's challenge to Digital Markets Act interoperability obligations, confirming the App Store as a core platform service and cementing mandatory sideloading and third-party interoperability rights. The ruling establishes legal certainty for developers to build competitive alternatives within Apple's ecosystem.

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