The General Court of the European Union on the 8th dismissed Apple's challenge against the designation of its App Store and iOS as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. The judge noted that the App Store serves to connect app developers and end users, facilitating software distribution regardless of device type. Apple can appeal to the EU Court of Justice, the highest court, and a spokesperson argued that the designation exceeds legal bounds and undermines privacy and security protections. Additionally, the complaint regarding iMessage was rejected on the grounds that the designation itself does not produce legally binding effects.
Apple Inc.EU court dismissed Apple's challenge against DMA gatekeeper designation for App Store and iOS, imposing regulatory obligations.