Apple has come under scrutiny from the European Commission (EC) for its decision to disable home screen web apps on iPhones and iPads in Europe. The move, which Apple claims is due to the complexities of complying with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), has sparked an EC investigation. The DMA requires tech “gatekeepers” to allow third-party interoperability and prohibits them from favoring their own services. Apple’s decision has been criticized as an attack on the open web. The company is required to comply with the DMA by March 6, 2024.
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