Apple Blames EU’s DMA for Delayed iPhone Features, Citing New Security and Privacy Risks

Apple has claimed that the EU’s Digital Markets Act is delaying the rollout of newly developed features in Europe, with concerns centred on AI capabilities and iPhone Mirroring, alongside worries about third‑party app stores distributing malicious content and restrictions on sharing Maps data with third‑party developers. It argues the DMA could degrade user experience and raise new fraud and security risks for EU customers.

The article notes that, if iPhone Mirroring were introduced in the EU, Apple would also be obliged to extend support to Android and Windows systems, while adult apps in third‑party stores would still undergo notarisation and review. It also argues that not being able to export or share Maps data weakens user privacy, though the piece suggests these points may be presented as pretexts rather than principles.

Following Apple’s statement, the European Commission issued its own response, with a spokesperson for EU digital affairs saying it has become clear that the DMA is leading to a worse experience for Apple users in the EU and exposing them to new risks.