Apple's iPad added to EU's Digital Markets Act

SOURCE finance.yahoo.com
Apple's iPad has been added to the list of Big Tech products and services hit by new EU rules to prevent competition abuses, requiring Apple to comply with preemptive measures under the Digital Markets Act. The decision is a loss for Apple, which will have to adapt its operating system to meet new obligations and prohibitions.

Key Points

  • Apple's iPad added to the list of tech products hit by EU rules
  • Apple has six months to comply with new measures under the Digital Markets Act
  • New obligations include allowing users to download apps from beyond Apple's ecosystem

Pros

  • EU's decision aims to ensure fairness and competition in the digital market
  • Prevents potential competition abuses before they take hold

Cons

  • Apple faces challenges in complying with new obligations and prohibitions
  • May impact Apple's business model and operating system