From Nasdaq:

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has determined that Apple Inc.’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising do not hold dominant market positions and won’t be subjected to stricter regulations. This means iMessage will not be forced to interoperate with other messaging rivals.

If iMessage were designated as a gatekeeper service, Apple would have to ensure compatibility with other messaging services. However, the EU has decided to continue monitoring market developments.

Apple’s iMessage system will continue as a closed system, but it will add compatibility with the RCS messaging standard, allowing Androids and iPhones to share features. Apple has committed to supporting the RCS messaging standard from this year onwards.

While iMessage may not face stricter regulations, some of Apple’s other products including iOS, the App Store, and Safari are subject to the DMA’s regulations. Meanwhile, Meta’s Messenger and WhatsApp have been classified as gatekeeper services, requiring them to cooperate with other messaging apps. Apple also faces additional allegations of being a gatekeeper with its other core services.



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