The EU General Court dismissed Apple's legal challenge against the European Commission on Wednesday. This ruling upholds the gatekeeper designation for the App Store and iOS under the Digital Markets Act. Apple originally filed the case in 2024 to contest these specific service labels.
The verdict requires Apple to permit third-party app stores and alternative payment systems on its devices. The court also ruled Apple's separate challenge regarding iMessage as inadmissible.
This decision reinforces the European Union's authority to regulate major technology platforms. It forces significant changes to Apple's business practices across the region.