Google has been practically begging Apple to implement support for RCS since 2022, launching a website, starting a social media campaign, filming ads, and setting up billboards all with the aim of convincing Apple to support the messaging standard. In September 2022, Tim Cook said that adopting RCS was not a priority for Apple. "I don't hear our users asking that we put a lot of energy into that at this point," he said. So what's changed? It isn't entirely clear, but regulatory issues have likely played a factor. Apple is facing scrutiny over App Store, iMessage, and other proprietary technolo
RCS in iOS 18: What You Need to Know About Apple's Android Messaging Overhaul… A hostile regulatory environment complicates that ambition. It is also the latest front in a years-long global battle over App Store rules. Apple faces similar scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe, where regulators and courts have pushed back on its control over app distribution and in-app payments. …
… The European Commission, in conjunction with the Consumer Protection Cooperation CPC Network, today announced that it has formally notified Apple regarding potential breaches of the EU's anti-geo-blocking... iPad Accessory Integration Becomes the EU's Next Regulatory Feud With Apple iPadOS is now u… …
… Apple Questions Funding Behind UK iCloud Lawsuit Apple today challenged the funding behind a $4 billion UK lawsuit during a tribunal hearing, raising new concerns about the iCloud class action as the company battles further antitrust scrutiny. …
… It isn't entirely clear, but regulatory issues have likely played a factor. …