Apple tightens the criticism of the EU Commission’s requirements for a better interaction between iPhones and iPad tablets with the competition devices.
The requirements endangered data protection for users, warned Apple during the in -house developer conference WWDC. This could also make new functions of European users with delays or in a diluted quality. In the EU, a function is still not available with which the iPhone can be operated via Apple’s Mac computer.
The EU Commission refers to the European Digital Act DMA, according to which operators of large platforms are not allowed to support itself. On this basis, the Brussels authority demands that the technology of other providers, for example, have to be equated with notifications, the transmission of files and audio functions with Apple’s in-house devices.
Data that Apple does not see itself
Apple criticizes that other companies should also disclose user data that the group has no access to security itself. For example, if a short message from the iPhone on the computer clock Apple Watch is displayed, the data is protected with end-to-end encryption. As a result, they are only visible on these devices in plain text. This is not guaranteed when transferring to a clock of other providers.
The group also sees a problem in making other companies available for information on previously visited WiFi networks. This data is also hidden from Apple by encryption and would provide information about where users were. At the same time, Apple confirms that new functions in principle should be introduced for users all over the world.
Inquiries from the Facebook group
The iPhone group had objected to the Commission’s claims at the beginning of June. Apple had already warned of “data -hungry” companies in December – and especially mentioned the Facebook group Meta, which had given 15 inquiries for profound access to user information. At the time, Meta replied that Apple always refer to data protection for no reason if the group was accused of behavior contrary to competition.
When submitting the interoperability claims to Apple in March, the commission emphasized that this should provide equal competitive conditions and more selection for customers.
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