EU Presses Apple Again: Opening the iPhone Operating System is Inevitable

EU Presses Apple Again: Opening the iPhone Operating System is InevitableThe EU has once again set its sights on Apple, demanding the company open its iPhone operating system, a move that has once again sparked widespread attention in the industry. According to foreign media reports, EU regulators will force Apple to comply with the new Digital Markets Act, making the iOS system fully compatible with other technologies

EU Presses Apple Again: Opening the iPhone Operating System is Inevitable

The EU has once again set its sights on Apple, demanding the company open its iPhone operating system, a move that has once again sparked widespread attention in the industry. According to foreign media reports, EU regulators will force Apple to comply with the new Digital Markets Act, making the iOS system fully compatible with other technologies. Simply put, the EU hopes to force Apple to redesign its services through coercive measures, allowing rival companies access to the iPhone operating system.

The Digital Markets Act aims to create a fair and competitive market environment, ensuring that other developers can access key features of the iPhone, such as Siri voice commands and payment chips. For Apple, the closed nature of iOS has always been a key competitive advantage in its ecosystem. By tightly controlling hardware and software, Apple has been able to ensure its profitability across the entire mobile sector. However, EU pressure could force Apple to make major changes, and opening up the iOS system would undoubtedly have an impact on its business model.

In recent years, the EU has been steadily pressuring Apple to make changes. To comply with EU regulations, Apple has already adopted USB-C ports across its entire product line and opened up iOS side-loading capabilities. However, faced with the more daunting challenge of opening up the iPhone operating system, it remains uncertain whether Apple will bow to EU pressure.

If Apple ultimately chooses not to cooperate with the EU's demands, it could face a hefty fine of up to 10% of its global annual revenue. For Apple, this would be a significant financial loss and could have a major impact on its market position.

This EU action has significant implications for Apple and has a far-reaching impact on the entire mobile device market landscape. In the future, how Apple will respond to EU pressure and how it will balance its own interests with market competition will be a key focus of the industry.