European Union determines that Apple doesn’t need to open up iMessage to competitors
The discussion over whether Apple should be forced to make iMessage work with rival messaging apps in the E.U. has now reached its conclusion. The European Union has formally chosen not to classify iMessage as a «gatekeeper» under the new Digital Markets Act. Additionally, Microsoft’s Bing search engine, Edge browser, and advertising network are also not held accountable.
During the investigation, the E.U. was looking into whether these platforms wielded too much market power, which explains the «gatekeeper» label. Had they been recognized as such, they’d have to follow a slew of additional laws, including ensuring that competitors have a seat at the table.
