Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS complies with all the relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). On 29 April 2024, the Commission added Apple’s iPadOS to the list of core platform services for which Apple is designated as gatekeeper. 

Apple must, among others, allow users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS, allow alternative app stores on its operating system, and allow accessory devices, like headphones and smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features. 

On 1 November, Apple also published a compliance report detailing the measures it has taken for iPadOS to comply with the DMA. The public version of the report is accessible on the Commission's DMA webpage.

The Commission will now carefully assess whether the measures adopted for iPadOS are effective in complying with the DMA obligations. The Commission's assessment will also be based on the input of interested stakeholders.

If the Commission concludes that Apple’s solutions are not compliant with the DMA, the Commission will take formal enforcement action as foreseen in the DMA. 

 

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Apple's iPadOS Compliance with Digital Markets Act Under Scrutiny by EU Commission

Apple is required to ensure that its operating system, iPadOS, complies with the obligations set forth in the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This includes allowing users to choose their default web browser, enabling alternative app stores, and ensuring compatibility with accessory devices.

The EU Commission designated Apple as a gatekeeper for core platform services, adding iPadOS to the list on 29 April 2024. Apple subsequently published a compliance report on 1 November, outlining the steps taken to meet DMA requirements, which is available on the Commission's website.

The Commission will evaluate the effectiveness of Apple's measures for iPadOS compliance with the DMA. This assessment will consider feedback from relevant stakeholders, and if Apple's solutions are deemed non-compliant, formal enforcement actions under the DMA may be pursued.



Apple's iPadOS Compliance with Digital Markets Act Under Scrutiny by EU Commission

Apple's iPadOS must adhere to Digital Markets Act obligations, including allowing users to set default web browsers and alternative app stores, as per the EU Commission's recent designation of Apple as a gatekeeper.