Because I've never seen any data that would suggest this to be true. But I was saying that in response to others who are saying that developers ARE unhappy. I didn't make the original claim, I'm only responding to it. And I think that is the kind of claim that should be backed up with data.
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Apple Intelligence Features Not Coming to European Union at Launch Due to DMA
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Glad to see a real world repercussion of the insanely idiotic DMA affecting real users. Impossible for people to ignore, hopefully.
Ok so Apple is offloading the lack of language support in Apple Intelligence for basically every European language onto supposed DMA restrictions? Class move I say 😅😅😅
Under the DMA, an operating system is defined as one of the core-services which is regulated by the DMA, if the creator of the operating system is deemed a gatekeeper.
Various parts of Apple intelligence may be under several core-services as defined by the DMA: operating system, virtual assistent and cloud computing services.
"The gatekeeper shall allow providers of services and providers of hardware, free of charge, effective interoperability with, and access for the purposes of interoperability to, the same hardware and software features accessed or controlled via the operating system or virtual assistant listed in the designation decision pursuant to Article 3(9) as are available to services or hardware provided by the gatekeeper. Furthermore, the gatekeeper shall allow business users and alternative providers of services provided together with, or in support of, core platform services, free of charge, effective interoperability with, and access for the purposes of interoperability to, the same operating system, hardware or software features, regardless of whether those features are part of the operating system, as are available to, or used by, that gatekeeper when providing such services." -DMA
It's a good thing. Windows and Android is examples of platforms with too much freedom. It's not something you want if you prefer simplicity and uniformity.
They are going to play the martyr with this with every new feature now aren't they?
It doesn't, but it doesn't say the opposite either. The DMA is pretty vague in some places.
But you have this:
"Furthermore, the gatekeeper shall allow business users and alternative providers of services provided together with, or in support of, core platform services, free of charge, effective interoperability with, and access for the purposes of interoperability to, the same operating system, hardware or software features, regardless of whether those features are part of the operating system, as are available to, or used by, that gatekeeper when providing such services." -DMA
The DMA was made to regulate operating systems among other things.
Virtual assistents are also regulated by the DMA, but Apple wasn't considered a gatekeeper when it comes to virtual assistents. But at any time, EU can change their mind, and make Apple a gatekeeper, and thus Siri comes under DMA scrutiny.
If Siri is considered part of the operating system, then it's under DMA-scrutiny under iOS and iPad OS, but not under macOS.
Samsung hasn't been designated as a gatekeeper, and thus don't have to follow the DMA.
At this time, the DMA only applies to less than 10 companies in the world.
Microsoft is considered a gatekeeper for Windows under the DMA.
I get Apple Intelligence, but iPhone Mirroring?? What is the reasoning here? That the EU would demand that to work on Windows as well?
And yet, Microsoft has been designated a gatekeeper for Microsoft Windows under the DMA.
Encryption between a iPhone and Mac. Some EU countries have regulations against encryption usage. Even if we are talking about Bluetooth.
Bluetooth security
Apple provides numerous security features for the two types of Bluetooth it supports: Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
support.apple.com
Encryption: Council adopts resolution on security through encryption and security despite encryption
The Council today adopted a resolution on encryption, highlighting the need for security through encryption and security despite encryption.
Yes, we do. Or Android can have 20% market share for the tinkering types and those who wants to control their device.
Why would it be, MacOS doesn't restrict 3rd party web commerce, there is no need to use the Apple App store in most instances. You want to buy or install software you're free to select multiple methods to do that.
You have all browsers utilizing their own web engines with browsers. No issues with messaging. Able to interface with all usable cloud hosts for gaming.
This is a far cry from iOS/IPadOS with the App Store scenario. Webkit only browsers, and so on. Its also is a fascinating contrast to Apple marketing the AI ready M4 iPad Pro to the current AI ready M3 MacBook Pros, and M3 MacBook Airs.
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It is, since we need more reasons for people to buy Macs.
If you're in the small Apple ecosystem (compared to the main competitors), it isn't a good thing if Windows and Android users get a better experience. We want them to have hundreds if not thousands of bad experiences.
I still think that the politicians have the right intentions in this case. Will the outcome be good for consumers? I'm not 100% certain, but I do hope so.
Yeah, online discussions are too often just a shouting match. I also appreciate it when someone actually tries to understand the arguments of the opposing side.
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From a market size and GDP perspective EU = Germany & France. The GDP of all the other EU countries combined are less than the daily market cap changes for NVDA. To bypass the increasing headaches of the DMA Apple should just sell to the UK and exit the EU. Anyone in Germany or France that wants Apple products can just order from there. It's similar to how Tesla gets around all the outdated laws requiring car dealerships (created by dealerships).
Why not...make the Mac a better computer? Instead of having to lock in users by artificially gating features behind the ecosystem?
Don't get me wrong, I adore MacOS, I just think that these business practices are at the expense of the products. Apple should focus on making their products better, not just stickier.
Sorry to be that person, but comparing market cap to revenue (GDP of an economy) is a bit misleading.
Yes, but not in the way gatekeepers are defined in the DMA.
If you're a company which dominates the market for music distribution, you can't be gatekeeper even if you control 100% of the market.
If you own an advertising intermediation service, you can't be a gatekeeper. But if you also own a number-independent interpersonal communications service, you might.
Encryption between a iPhone and Mac. Some EU countries have regulations against encryption usage. Even if we are talking about Bluetooth.
Bluetooth security
Apple provides numerous security features for the two types of Bluetooth it supports: Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).support.apple.com
Encryption: Council adopts resolution on security through encryption and security despite encryption
The Council today adopted a resolution on encryption, highlighting the need for security through encryption and security despite encryption.www.consilium.europa.eu
But are those rules part of the DMA? Because Apple is specifically blaming the DMA on this one, are they not?