The European Commission announced that Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be considered gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act due to their low usage and limited market impact in Europe. Apple welcomed the decision, stating that these services face significant competition on the continent.

The EU’s Digital Markets Act aims to reduce the market power of major tech companies and make it easier for users to switch between competing services like social media platforms and app stores. This law is among the strictest worldwide in regulating tech giants.

Apple does not qualify as a gatekeeper for its Ads and Maps services in Europe, according to the European Commission. The decision was welcomed by Apple, which highlighted the competition these services face in the region. The Digital Markets Act is designed to promote fair competition and user choice in the tech industry.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU