European Commission likely designates Apple Ads and Maps as gatekeepers

The European Commission believes Apple Ads and Apple Maps likely qualify as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, a designation Apple disputes. This designation means Apple would face stricter rules regarding competition and user choice for these services. The Commission will make a final decision within 45 working days. Apple's App Store, iOS, and Safari were previously designated as gatekeeper services under the DMA two years ago.