DMA
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EU Commission (DMA): draft measures to force Android interoperability, with a clear focus on AI services
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings and draft measures telling Google what it should implement to ensure effective access and interoperability with key Android capabilities, explicitly framed around giving users more choice of AI services. There’s now a public consultation open until May 13, 2026.
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FSFE says Apple is still blocking DMA interoperability in practice (56 requests, no solutions yet)
A credited summary of FSFE’s April 2026 report arguing Apple’s request-based DMA interoperability process is producing lots of paperwork and very little actual access. The practical takeaway for app teams: expect platform capability access to remain uneven, and plan for compliance and distribution strategy to vary by region.
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EU DMA: Apple Ads and Apple Maps will not be designated (for now)
The European Commission decided Apple Ads and Apple Maps won’t be designated under the Digital Markets Act. What that means (and what it doesn’t) for app teams operating in the EU.