EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow AirDrop alternatives

OSTN Staff

Apple faces more scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Cupertino has now received comprehensive guidelines for implementing interoperability, specifically regarding access to iOS notifications and alternatives for AirDrop and AirPlay.

Future iOS devices must feature full access to the iOS notification system, background execution privileges, and system feature access. Currently, these capabilities are exclusive to Apple products like AirPods and Apple Watches, but they should also be opened to third-party manufacturers.

Headphone manufacturers need access to…