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Apple could remove AirDrop from EU iPhones as legal battle heats up


The legal battle between Apple and the European Union is showing no signs of easing up. A possible consequence of...

Apple has appealed a key part of the Digital Markets Act that would require it to make certain features available to third-party companies, and given its hardline attitude so far, there could be significant consequences if it loses the case … Apple indicated at the time that it was in discussions with the EU to see what agreement might be reached, but it appears these talks went nowhere as the company yesterday appealed the decision. “In the end, these deeply flawed rules that only target Apple — and no other company — will severely limit our ability to deliver innovative products and features to Europe, leading to an inferior user experience for our European customers.

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