Apple DMA Non-Compliance Delivers 0 Solutions to 56 Requests

Apple's DMA non-compliance blocks 56 developer requests. Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) reports zero solutions as of March 22, 2026 (FSFE report). Requests cover NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy Audio, and Just-In-Time Compilation.

FSFE President Matthias Kirschner calls out Apple's contradictions. Apple rejects requests using arguments against its own documentation. The European Commission named Apple a DMA gatekeeper under Article 6(7), requiring free interoperability.

DMA Interoperability Blocks Stifle Developers

Apple charges $99 USD annual developer fees. Developers risk account revocation, curbing requests. FSFE analysis reveals Apple's request model yields no wins.

Matthias Kirschner, FSFE President, says: "Despite European Commission requirements, Apple blocks interoperability. Of 56 requests, none received solutions."

Lucas Lasota, FSFE policy manager, adds: "Real interoperability needs built-in platform access. The EC framework pushes openness with rivals."

Web Gadgets Blocked by Apple DMA Non-Compliance

Web gadgets demand iOS APIs. Apple's denials stop progressive web apps from NFC payments and Bluetooth audio. Smartwatches and IoT devices lose iPhone pairing.

Developers create web IoT controllers. iOS restrictions make them fail. Web Bluetooth stalls browser innovation (FSFE report).

NFC blocks kill web payment apps. Progressive web apps can't rival Apple Pay. Cross-platform devices suffer; Apple holds 70% EU mobile payments market (European Commission, 2025).

Apple DMA Non-Compliance Risks $38 Billion Fine

DMA fines reach 10% of global turnover. Apple's FY2023 revenue hit $383.3 billion USD (Apple 10-K, 2024). Violations threaten $38.3 billion USD penalties.

European Commission launched DMA.100204 probe on Apple's gaps (Digital Markets Act). The 56-0 record alarms investors.

AAPL stock fell 2.1% on March 22, 2026 news (Yahoo Finance). Startups avoid iOS fees, shift to Android. Open platforms grab 25% more web gadget share (Statista, Q1 2026).

Morgan Stanley projects 15% ecosystem value loss for Apple without compliance, equating to $480 billion USD hit on $3.2 trillion market cap (Morgan Stanley, April 2026).

DMA Article 6(7) Forces iOS Overhaul

Article 6(7) mandates free iOS/iPadOS interoperability. FSFE demands quick developer access. Regulators set firm deadlines.

Browser AR/VR needs Bluetooth Low Energy. Web POS requires NFC. Compliance boosts iPhone web gadgets.

Apple claims security risks, but docs contradict. Developers doubt fairness. EC probes ramp up.

Enforcement Timeline Hits Investors

EC advances DMA.100204. Apple meets Q3 2026 deadlines (Apple Developer Program).

FSFE pushes open standards. EU rules reshape markets. Android grows as iOS lags.

Apple's DMA non-compliance endangers $3.2 trillion market cap (NASDAQ, April 2026). Investors watch fines, developer shifts, and volatility. Compliance spurs growth; delays erode 15% value (Morgan Stanley).