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Europe’s DMA plan to force anonymized search-data sharing with rivals and to loosen Gemini’s Android AI dominance could create privacy and security risks, Google argues, noting anonymization is hard and de-anonymization is possible; regulators still aim to curb Google’s gatekeeper power with a final decision due by July 27.
Europe and Apple are locked in a standoff over Siri AI and the Digital Markets Act: the EU says Apple can launch Siri in the bloc if it meets DMA interoperability rules, Apple sought an 18-month exemption and blames regulators for blocking rollout, and the EU rejected the exemption, leaving Siri AI off EU devices while both sides trade barbs.
Apple argues the EU’s Digital Markets Act would force interoperability that could expose users to privacy risks, delaying Siri AI on European devices; the European Commission says nothing in the DMA prevents Apple from launching and notes Apple has not proposed a DMA‑compliant interoperability solution. Apple has floated a Trusted System Agent as a workaround and says it would take up to 18 months to roll out, while Brussels maintains there is no current timeline for Siri AI in the EU. The standoff sets up a high‑stakes game of chicken as Europe’s market looms large, with both sides trying to shape public opinion.
Riot’s Vanguard update for Valorant now detects and disables DMA cheating tools even when Valorant isn’t running. After joking about turning compromised devices into “$6k paperweights,” Riot clarified Vanguard doesn’t brick hardware, but players report false bans, OS reinstall needs, and other Vanguard-related issues that keep fears about the anti-cheat alive.
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-like pairing capabilities for third-party devices in the EU, complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The EU competition head, Margrethe Vestager, suggested that Apple may be required to allow iPhone owners to delete the Photos app as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations. This demand would involve a massive change to the way iOS works, as the Photos app is integrated throughout the entire system. Some commentators have speculated that Apple might consider ceasing iPhone sales in EU countries due to potential fines, but EU commissioner Thierry Breton dismissed this as unrealistic. The interpretation of the DMA's requirements is seen as pushing the limits of what is reasonable and practical, especially considering the sensitivity of personal data involved in photo management.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is set to take effect in the European Union, requiring gatekeeper tech companies like Google, Apple, and TikTok-owner ByteDance to comply with strict rules aimed at preventing unfair business practices and increasing consumer choice in core platform services. While some companies have announced changes to comply with the DMA, others, like Apple, have raised concerns about potential risks and decreased user choices. The impact of the DMA will soon become clearer as gatekeepers share compliance reports, and its standards may extend beyond the EU's borders, potentially influencing other regions and countries.
The European Commission's recent decision to not designate Apple's iMessage as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) has no connection to Apple's announcement of supporting the RCS messaging standard. The assumption that the EU forced Apple's change of mind on RCS is unfounded, as the DMA does not mention RCS. Instead, Apple's decision to support RCS is believed to be influenced by Chinese government regulations requiring 5G devices to support RCS for certification, reflecting China's effective regulatory approach compared to the EU.