WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 48° E  /  GLOBAL TECH · SUMMARISED SUBSCRIBE
AI, business, devices, policy — global tech, summarised every 30 minutes.
Policy · 1h ago

Apple loses EU antitrust appeal, must comply with Digital Markets Act

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple lost its appeal against the EU's Digital Markets Act, with all three claims rejected by the court. The ruling requires Apple to comply with DMA rules, including allowing alternative app stores and payment systems. The decision could impact Apple's App Store revenue model and set a precedent for tech regulation.

Meridian48 take
The ruling underscores the EU's determination to enforce digital competition rules, but Apple's compliance path remains unclear and could face further legal challenges.
Read the full reporting
Apple loses major antitrust appeal in Europe, remains a ‘gatekeeper’ →
9to5Mac
appledigital-markets-act
More policy briefs
Go deeper on policy
AllAIStartupsBusinessDevicesPolicySecurityDev ToolsPakistan