The European Union has decided that Apple's iMessage and several Microsoft services, including Bing search engine, Edge web browser, and Advertising service, will not be classified as 'gatekeepers' under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. This decision exempts them from facing stringent obligations aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech platforms. The EU Commission's investigation concluded that these services do not hold a dominant position in the market that would necessitate such regulation. Specifically, Apple argued that iMessage is not widely used by businesses in the EU, leading to its exemption from the DMA's scope. This ruling marks a significant win for both Apple and Microsoft, allowing them to avoid the stricter competition rules that the EU has been implementing to curb the influence of major tech companies.
#Apple's iMessage, #Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules https://t.co/slbv0e5ryJ
Apple's iMessage escapes DMA regulation by the EU https://t.co/XK4LA13hA5 https://t.co/BvCpt3W9Ex
Apple Doesn't Have to Open iMessage to Rivals After All, New EU Ruling States - Gizmochina https://t.co/WyU7d2IpU5 https://t.co/ZHbshtGfMh
Apple won’t have to make iMessage work with other messaging services, EU says https://t.co/6UywK98uk9 https://t.co/G0nWW6FIvg
EU won’t force iMessage to work with WhatsApp, rival messaging apps https://t.co/TPEr9rTXYn by Ed Hardy
Apple iMessage, Microsoft Edge Escape EU 'Gatekeeper' Regulations https://t.co/dGklX9CfbI
EU says iMessage, Bing and Edge do not qualify as ‘gatekeepers’ https://t.co/KMc3XXkEjD
Apple and Microsoft clinch key win as iMessage, Bing exempted from tough EU competition rules https://t.co/nikSk6LnPH
A huge blow for Android: EU says Apple doesn’t need to open up iMessage https://t.co/BKkla5Vxrn
Apple’s iMessage Not Subject to Regulation Under EU’s Digital Markets Act #applenews https://t.co/bDEWp32trJ https://t.co/RpbOQSpcPe
#Apple’s #iMessage is no longer under antitrust threat, as EU accepts argument that it is not used enough to require opening it up to competing services. Do you think Apple is right?👀 https://t.co/3swfoeCPIz
Apple won’t be forced to open iMessage to rivals, EU decides, as it also lets three Microsoft services off DMA hook: https://t.co/M1cJo0vW1m by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Apple iMessage won't be forced to open up by EU legislation https://t.co/WxpAhKla87
Apple won’t be forced to open iMessage to rivals, EU decides, as it also lets three Microsoft services off DMA hook https://t.co/xb6Q1Ofnkp
Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine got a reprieve from tougher EU rules curbing how tech titans do business, the European Commission said on Tuesday. https://t.co/L4AucPL58P
The European Union has accepted Apple's argument that iMessage isn't used enough to require that it be interoperable with third-party messaging services. By @WGallagher https://t.co/HLLxO9EK9Q
Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing exempted from EU tech rules https://t.co/0FraVnil6O https://t.co/hgw4qwvoOW
iMessage antitrust threat removed, as EU says it's not a dominant service https://t.co/GljfKpR09B by @benlovejoy
Apple's iMessage will not be put under DMA regulation following EU investigation - https://t.co/Fjnd2b0axf by @omarmoharram21
Apple will avoid EU regulation over iMessage as the EU has concluded that it isn't popular enough with businesses Apple previously argued that iMessage is not popular enough in the EU to be considered a gatekeeper service Under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, Apple… https://t.co/YSpcQ4oBFP
The EU closes its DMA investigation into iMessage and Microsoft Bing, Edge, and Advertising, deciding against regulating the services due to a lack of dominance (@samuelstolton / Bloomberg) https://t.co/BynrCU7aNI 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/CN6l3gaQlc
Apple won’t be forced to open up iMessage by EU https://t.co/YIKdF39Dzb
Apple's iMessage Avoids EU's Digital Markets Act Regulation https://t.co/gEthIrI8qt https://t.co/4HU0Yer1DR
Apple’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing search engine, Edge web browser and Advertising service will avoid strict new EU rules reining in Big Tech platforms https://t.co/9Gja72tyf9
⚠️ EU SAYS SEVERAL APPLE, MICROSOFT PLATFORMS DON'T QUALIFY AS GATEKEEPERS (Reuters) The EU Commission on Tuesday said several service platforms provided by Apple and Microsoft should not be designated as 'gatekeepers', which would make them subject to onerous obligations under… https://t.co/8Rlk9qyFs8
Either there's a bug in the latest iOS 17.4 beta w/ EU DMA compliance or Apple is actually going to spite Brussels by cutting off its own iPhone users from PWA in the region. Even by Apple standards, the latter would be a new monopoly bullying low. We see. https://t.co/sumnLSX6Wi
iOS 17.4 seems to remove web app support for iPhone users in the EU https://t.co/aChk9xxG3p by @filipeesposito
Very disappointing if true: iOS 17.4 Nerfs Web Apps in the EU. https://t.co/yWRLO1ABoa
In Its Tantrum With Europe, Apple Broke Web Apps in iOS 17 Beta https://t.co/jZoQ8sf0rc
In iOS 17.4 Beta 2, Apple demotes PWAs in the EU from standalone apps that use the whole screen to shortcuts within the default browser, to comply with the DMA (@thomasclaburn / The Register) https://t.co/AM05zZY44A 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/2fc2n6GxkQ