Apple steps up its attacks on Europe's DMA regulations

Apple is intensifying its criticism of Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, arguing that the law imposes "hugely onerous and intrusive burdens" on the company. Apple claims the DMA is making it harder to do business in Europe and has even cited the availability of pornography apps as one of its alleged dangers. The company is challenging the DMA on several fronts, including the requirement for rival hardware to work with the iPhone, the inclusion of the App Store under the rules, and a probe into whether iMessage should have been included. Apple argues these measures pose security risks and hinder its ability to innovate. However, the European Commission has dismissed Apple's requests, stating that the company has "contested every little bit of the DMA" and that the EC has "absolutely no intention" of repealing the law. The EC has highlighted Apple's "absolute control" over the iPhone and its "supernormal profits" in markets where competitors cannot compete on an equal footing.