The European Commission announced on Thursday that Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, pointing to their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe.
“The Commission has concluded that Apple does not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to Apple Ads and Apple Maps, as neither of these platform services constitute an important gateway for business users to reach end users,” it said in a statement.
Charlotte Van Campenhout for Reuters:
Apple said it welcomed the decision.
“These services face significant competition in Europe, and we’re pleased the Commission recognized they do not meet the criteria for designation under the Digital Markets Act,” it said in a statement.
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The EU’s most significant asset; regulating other’s assets to their gain.
Adding a civilized appearance to central planning, but it’s still central planning–now with a blue flag.