The European Union has set exactly how Apple needs to improve the interconnection of iOS, and the instructions reveal the features that can be available for other smart watches, headphones and speakers.
the The specifications adopted by the European Commission on Tuesday Exactly explain how Apple needs to open the iPhone and iPad operating systems to comply with the Law of the Bloc Digital Markets (DMA), and it includes Two groups of different measures. One focuses on improving the process of applying for developers who are asking for interim operation with the Apple ecosystem. The other is more exciting for iPhone and iPad users, as specifically specified Nine exclusive iOS connection features Apple needs to provide other platforms to use – the vast majority of them need to open “by the end of 2025 on the latest”, according to the European Union rule.
One of the most prominent most prominent is opening access to iOS notifications, which he will do Finally, allow a third -party smart hours to display and interact with it In an Apple Watch in a current way on Apple Watch. The feature that allows applications to operate in the background will also be able to also interrupt third -party devices to collect more reliable information such as news and weather updates from connected iPhone devices.
Features such as SharePlay and sound switching capabilities that allow Apple headphones should be provided automatically between different devices (shift from playing music on the iPad to receiving a call on iPhone, for example) at the earphones from the third party and its headphones, and sparing iPhone users from buying. Apple also needs to allow devices using the same high -range iPhone connections currently available on Apple hardware, which can improve connection to VR headphones by third party.
Other platforms will also be able to send and receive data via Airdrop and AirPlay when connecting to Apple, and IOS will need to support alternative services for both Airdrop and AirPlay. The expected additional improvements for third-party devices include facilitating them on iPhone users to prepare them without downloading an accompanying application, automatically connecting to Wi-Fi networks via iPhone, and receiving payment data without connection easily via NFC.
These requirements are legally binding and must be applied to Apple to meet their DMA obligations. Apple risks in the face of non -compliance, which may eventually lead to huge fines of up to ten percent of the annual Apple sales if the European Union finds that Apple violates DMA rules by not carrying out directions through the final dates.
Apple has the opportunity to fight decisions, taking into account the judicial review. It seems that such an opposition is likely, given Apple in a statement to freedom The European Union requirements are “bad for our European products and users.” The European Union seems confident that its rule will force the company to open the IOS park holed to other platform developers.
