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Apple Warns UK Against Introducing Tougher Tech Regulation (bbc.com)

(Thursday August 28, 2025 @11:20AM (msmash) from the closer-look dept.)


Apple has warned that "EU-style rules" proposed by the UK competition watchdog " [1]are bad for users and bad for developers ." From a report:

> It says EU laws -- which have sought to make it easier for smaller firms to compete with big tech -- have resulted in some Apple features and enhancements being delayed for European users. It argues the UK risks similar hold-ups if the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) pushes ahead with plans designed to open up markets the regulator says is too dominated by Apple and Google.

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> [...] The CMA wants UK app makers to be able to use and exchange data with Apple's mobile technology -- something called "interoperability." Without it, app makers cannot create the full range of innovative products and services, it argues. Apple claims under EU interoperability rules it has received over 100 requests -- some from big tech rivals -- demanding access to sensitive user data, including sensitive information Apple itself cannot access. It argues the rules are effectively allowing other firms to demand its data and intellectual property for free.



[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgj9kjmvzzo


Translation: (Score:2)

by Sebby ( 238625 )

> Apple has warned

Translation: " Whaa! We want to keep our duopoly and don't want anyone else playing in our sandbox. Whaa! "

Re: (Score:2)

by Sebby ( 238625 )

You're welcome troll.

If Apple is against it... (Score:2)

by flippy ( 62353 )

it's probably a good thing for users.

Re: (Score:2)

by Entrope ( 68843 )

Such as when [1]Apple opposed [inc.com] government requests to have backdoors into locked devices? How is having those backdoors good for users?

[1] https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-wont-help-fbi-unlock-a-terrorists-iphone-heres-why-it-shouldnt.html

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by TimothyHollins ( 4720957 )

> Such as when [1]Apple opposed [inc.com] government requests to have backdoors into locked devices? How is having those backdoors good for users?

Privacy is a significant part of Apple's brand, and part of what separates them from Google. They would have lost a tremendous amount of brand value, and future income, with backdoors. If they believed they could have earned more money by offering access to their users via backdoors, your sphincter would be sore and purple right now.

[1] https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-wont-help-fbi-unlock-a-terrorists-iphone-heres-why-it-shouldnt.html

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