Apple, one of the world’s largest tech companies, has been having problems with the European Union (EU) for some time now. Previously, the European Commission’s Apple apps were in the App Store in his own interest the company, and says it has made it available so that EU rules by violating and then the future of new regulations to prevent the situation in question was on the agenda.

Because of these regulations, Apple is now in many of its applications. Modify Looks like he has to go. According to the European Union’s proposal on this subject, the company has applications such as App Store, iMessages and FaceTime. have to make appointments will stay.

Apple’s competitive game in the European market is getting ‘fairer’

EU regulators last March Digital Markets Act(DMA) provisionally approved; It was argued that the law would impose several restrictions on tech giants seeking to increase competition. According to MacRumors, who reviewed a leaked document released yesterday, April 13, which is said to be the “final version” of the DMA, the EU has made a number of changes, including some previously undeclared mandates, to prevent competition in to make Europe fairer. put into effect is planning.

Under this new regulation, Apple allows its users to access their users through the web or third-party app marketplaces on iOS. to app download Looks like he needs to let go. Under the regulation, Apple may have no choice but to allow app developers to use their chosen in-app payment system. As you know, among the allegations against Apple is that the company has an unfair attitude towards applications like Spotify, which can compete for its own interests with its own applications in the App Store; However, with these new regulations, this situation can be avoided and the European market of Apple fairer may have no choice but to play a game.

More recent changes to the DMA indicate that there may be regulations related to browser engine interoperability and gateway management. This is what companies developers specific browser engine means it can be prevented from imposing its use. For example, Apple requires all iOS browsers to use the WebKit platform; however, this requirement can be eliminated with new regulations.

Companies must comply with new regulations by 2024

In addition, the DMA offering enables companies to ensure that their messaging, voice and video calling apps work with competing services and include end-to-end encryption. provisions that may require also contains. This can affect iMessage and FaceTime; However, the details of exactly how this regulation will work are not clear at this time.

However, DMA offers businesses to their users. a third party voice assistant It also includes a change that requires companies to provide the ability to use their own apps and services in rankings or search results.

According to the antitrust blog The Platform, the leaked version of the DMA has been released by tech giants. until 2024 It is argued that it should be harmonized with the new regulations.