Apple threatens to halt EU shipments unless Digital Markets Act is amended
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Summary
Apple has warned the European Commission that it may stop shipping products and services to the EU unless the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is amended. The company argues that the three-year-old anti-monopoly legislation exposes users to security risks, disrupts the seamless integration of Apple products, and leads to a worse user experience. This marks the latest clash between the Silicon Valley giant and Brussels over tech regulation.
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· 3 pulledApple has called for the European Commission to repeal a swathe of technology legislation, warning that unless it is amended the company could stop shipping some products and services to the 27-country bloc.
The iPhone maker said the Digital Markets Act was leading to a worse experience for Apple users, exposing them to security risks, and disrupting the seamless way Apple products work together.
The Silicon Valley company hit out in a submission to the commission's review of the three-year-old anti-monopoly legislation, which is intended to re
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