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APPLE IGNORES DMA INTEROPERABILITY REQUESTS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, APR 21, 2026

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Apple has failed to respond to interoperability requests under the EU's Digital Markets Act while contradicting its own technical documentation, according to the Free Software Foundation Europe.

The FSFE filed requests seeking clarification on Apple's compliance with DMA interoperability obligations, but received no substantive response from the company. Simultaneously, Apple's published documentation contains statements that conflict with its stated positions on interoperability requirements. The DMA mandates that large digital platforms provide interoperability access to competitors and users. Apple's silence on specific requests raises questions about compliance implementation and transparency. The discrepancies between Apple's documentation and its public statements suggest potential gaps in how the company is addressing regulatory requirements. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between tech giants and EU regulators enforcing stricter digital market rules. Apple has not publicly commented on the FSFE's allegations. The case underscores broader enforcement challenges as the EU monitors major tech companies' adherence to the DMA's interoperability provisions.

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