The European Commission has started a process to provide guidance to Apple concerning how the company must ensure that its operating systems are compatible with other technologies under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission clarified that the procedural step does not represent the start of a new investigation. Two proceedings will be launched: the first will focus on how to enable effective interoperability between Apple's iOS operating system and devices like smartwatches and headphones, while the second will addresses interoperability requests made by developers and third parties for iOS and iPadOS. The proceedings are expected to be completed within six months, during which the Commission will share its preliminary findings with Apple to outline the necessary measures for compliance.
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