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The European Union has ordered Apple to ensure full access to iOS notifications and allow third-party alternatives for features like AirDrop and AirPlay.

The European Union is telling Apple that, in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the company needs to allow ...

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Update: Apple has responded to the EU’s announcement with a statement provided to 9to5Mac, that strongly opposes the decision ...

Apple has been asked to make connectivity and interoperability changes that let developers to create AirDrop alternatives and ...

To that end, Apple will have to enable external access for the stack that brings features such as AirDrop and AirPlay to life. “Developers will be able to integrate alternative solutions to ...

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Furthermore, Apple will be required to modify iOS to support third-party alternatives to AirDrop by June 1, 2026, and to AirPlay by iOS 20. The European Commission has also specified that Apple ...