According to recent reports, the company plans to split the device into two separate versions: one for the European Union and the other for the rest of the world.
This decision is in response to the upcoming entry into force of new EU legislation known as the Digital Market Act (DMA).
The DMA targets major tech companies such as Apple, Google and Amazon and requires them not to abuse market dominance or suppress competitors.
Violation of these requirements may result in a fine of up to 10% of the company’s annual turnover.
A key aspect of DMA is its commitment to ensuring compatibility between different instant messengers and applications and allowing users to install applications from third-party sources, known as “sideloading”.
Apple will need to meet these requirements by March 7; This means opening up the iOS App Store to third-party apps and making iMessage interoperable with Android devices.
Source: Ferra
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