Apple might have a tough year ahead as the European Union is intensifying its regulatory scrutiny with new tech rules as time passes. Apple has already had to make all its devices, including Macs, to have USB-C ports for charging.

Under the guise of promoting “effective interoperability” within the smartphone industry through the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission is asking Apple to open the gates of its walled garden a little more so that Android users and anyone else who wants access can periodically play inside. The commission writes:

The EU is pressuring Apple to increase interoperability with third parties, including opening up AirDrop and AirPlay. The proposed changes could potentially allow seamless file transfer between iOS and Android platforms.

The EU wantsApple to make yet another major change. This involves potentially opening up features like AirDrop and AirPlay for non-Apple devices.

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