iOS 26 will arrive in Europe without new functions from DMA

If you use iPhone and live in the European Union, You will receive less news when your smartphone will be updated to iOS 26The field was reported Wall Street JournalApple will not launch some new characteristics of its operating system in the European block from the DMA market law.

The aforementioned environment indicates that the delay in launch reacts to complications established in accordance with the current rules. Those from Cupertino will be considered very difficult to adjust some IOS 26 characteristics to what the EU regulators intend. This will make them postpone the implementation that has already occurred in the past.

As for the functions of iOS 26, which will not be available in Europe since September, only one is mentioned in the report. This is an option “Closed places” from Apple MapsWhich will be responsible for registering and preparing the automatic history of sites that you have visited for use as future links.

Although this is the only punctual feature whose delay is known, it will not be the only one. According to him WSJApple analyzes others who also They could not be available in the European Union When iOS 26 will reach the total compatible iPhone. Californians will work on finding solutions and reduce the gap between Europe and the rest of the world as soon as possible. Despite this, it is not known how much time it may take for this.

iOS 26 will arrive in Europe without new functions

Thus, Apple and the European Union are faced with the law on digital markets (DMA). Recall that in accordance with such legislation, they were forced to be forced open part of its ecosystemAllowing other apps on iPhone and iPad, alternative payment funds, access to third parties to the NFC iPhone chip and much more.

However, the story did not end there. The company claims that the opening of the software ecosystem and devices can jeopardize the safety and confidentiality of users and, in turn, try to try against its business model. And since there is a risk that a millionaire fines to a potential violation of the rules, Apple decided to stop the launch of some characteristics. Something, which is not limited by iOS 26, but also falls into other platforms.

Something like this happened with the duplication of the iPhone on the Mac. The characteristic debuted last year at MacOS Sequoia, but did not arrive in Europe. And everything indicates that he will not do it at MacOS Tahoe. They recently said from Apple “Non -simulating uncertainty” In the European Union, which, obviously, is also applied to its plans for iOS 26.

At the moment, iOS 26 has released its first beta -version for developers with the new Liquid Glass interface and other functions announced on WWDC 2025. Apple promised to launch the first public beta version In JulySo within a few days it could be available. The final version will debut in September with the launch of the iPhone 17.