Apple's iOS Browser Engine Ban: Defying the EU's Digital Markets Act?
2025-07-14
Open Web Advocacy accuses Apple of violating the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its ban on third-party browser engines on iOS. Apple claims ignorance as to why no browser vendor has ported their engine in the past 15 months, but in reality, Apple's technical and contractual restrictions make porting financially unviable. This stifles browser competition and web app innovation, harming consumers and developers. Apple's actions are driven by the desire to protect Safari's lucrative profits and its search engine deal with Google. The EU needs to act and enforce the DMA to foster fair competition.
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