'Apple Intelligence' and 'iPhone Mirroring' announced by Apple at WWDC24 will not be released in the EU in 2024
On Friday, June 21, 2024 local time, Apple announced that when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia are released, new AI-related features, including Apple Intelligence, will not be available in the European Union (EU).
Apple Won't Roll Out AI Tech in EU Market Over Regulatory Concerns - Bloomberg
Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won't be available in the EU at launch - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/21/apple-intelligence-iphone-mirroring-not-in-eu-at-launch/
During WWDC24 held in June 2024, Apple announced major update versions of its major operating systems, such as iOS 18 , iPadOS 18 , and macOS Sequoia , as well as its personal AI, Apple Intelligence . Details of the new operating systems and Apple Intelligence announced at WWDC24 are summarized in the following article.
Summary of WWDC24 where Apple's personal AI 'Apple Intelligence', iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18 were announced - GIGAZINE
Apple has announced that it will not offer key AI-related features such as Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and SharePlay screen sharing in the EU in the latest OS releases, including iOS 18. Apple explains the reason for not offering these features in the EU as 'we are concerned that the interoperability requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) could force us to compromise the integrity of our products in ways that put users' privacy and data security at risk.'
The EU's DMA is a law that requires dominant technology platforms to adhere to a list of 'dos' and 'don'ts.' Under the DMA, dominant technology platforms are prohibited from 'favoring their own services over rival services,' 'combining personal data between different services,' and 'using information collected from third-party merchants for competitors.' The DMA designates six companies as dominant technology platforms (gatekeepers): Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), Meta, Amazon, and ByteDance.
Apple has announced that it will not offer Apple Intelligence, its personal AI for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, in the EU in 2024.
Apple announces new personal AI 'Apple Intelligence', Siri supports ChatGPT in partnership with OpenAI - GIGAZINE
'iPhone Mirroring' is one of the main features of macOS Sequoia, which allows you to connect your Mac and iPhone and operate the iPhone screen on your Mac's display.
Available in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, SharePlay Screen Sharing is an upgrade to the FaceTime screen sharing feature. With this feature, users can remotely control their friends' iPhones and iPads.
Apple explains that complying with the interoperability requirements in the DMA 'would compromise privacy and security,' but it is unclear what the requirements specifically require for the above features.
Bloomberg reported, 'Apple is already at odds with the EU, which is trying to curb Big Tech 's market competitiveness. Apple could receive a formal warning from EU regulators under the DMA as early as Monday, the 24th. Apple was fined 1.8 billion euros (about 310 billion yen) by regulators under traditional antitrust law in early 2024 for preventing users from switching to cheaper subscription deals on the web.'
Apple ordered by EU to pay huge fine of 294 billion yen and change App Store rules for antitrust violations - GIGAZINE
Apple plans to release Apple Intelligence to US users in the fall of 2024. The iPhone mirroring feature for Macs is expected to be available with the release of macOS Sequoia in the second half of 2024, and the SharePlay screen sharing feature will be available with the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
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