Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Apple Appeals EU's DMA: Cites Security and Feature Delays
Apple, the company that makes iPhones, is not happy with a new law in Europe called the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple says this law is making some of their new features take longer to come out in Europe, and it might make using their products less safe.
They are worried about things like apps from unknown places, which could cause security problems.
They asked the EU to change or get rid of the law because they think it's making it harder to give people new features and keep them safe.
Features such as the ability to mirror your iPhone on your Mac and live translation via AirPods have been delayed.
Apple has requested the EU to repeal or revise the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The company links the DMA to feature delays such as iPhone mirroring and live translation.
Apple states the DMA poses increased security risks.
Compliance with the DMA has introduced operational risks for Apple.
Apple says the DMA is hindering innovation and consumer safety in the EU.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Urged EU to reconsider the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- When
- Not explicitly stated
- Where
- European Union (EU)
- Why
- Due to security risks, user experience degradation and feature delays.
EU's Stance
Apple's Stance
Security
EU's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned.
Apple's Stance
The DMA introduces security risks.
User Experience
EU's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned.
Apple's Stance
The DMA degrades user experience by delaying features.
Fair Competition
EU's Stance
The DMA aims to create fair competition.
Apple's Stance
The DMA is making it harder to do business.
- Company
- Apple
- Legislation
- Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Affected Region
- European Union (EU)
- Apple's Concern
- Security risks and feature delays
- Delayed Features
- iPhone Mirroring, Live Translation, Maps tools
- Apple's Request
- Reassess or repeal the DMA
Sources
Apple flags European Union Digital Markets Act for postponed features, raising security concerns
Apple calls on EU to scrap anti-monopoly laws, says it creates 'worst experience' for buyers
No iPhones, AirPods, Watch for EU? Apple says it may stop shipping if Digital Markets Act not overhauled
