EU Forces Apple to Open iOS: A Battle Over Interoperability and Innovation

The EU, citing the Digital Markets Act (DMA), is forcing Apple to open nine iOS connectivity features to boost interoperability and break Apple's closed ecosystem. Apple counters that this is anti-innovative, harms user privacy and security, and restricts its innovation in Europe. Smaller companies support the EU's decision, arguing that Apple's actions stifle competition, leading to higher prices and reduced innovation. The core of this debate is how to balance the innovative drive of large tech companies with the need to foster market competition.