Policy · 1h ago
Apple Loses EU Court Fight Over App Store 'Gatekeeper' Status
The European Union's General Court ruled against Apple, upholding the Digital Markets Act's designation of the App Store as a gatekeeper platform. Apple must now allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iPhones in Europe. The decision could reshape Apple's lucrative services business and set a precedent for tech regulation globally.
Meridian48 take
The ruling is a significant blow to Apple's walled-garden strategy, but the real test will be how aggressively the EU enforces compliance and whether other regulators follow suit.
Read the full reporting
Apple loses legal fight over its App Store 'gatekeeper' status in Europe →
Engadget
appleeu-regulation