Apple Warns UK Over Feature Delays Amid CMA Tech Regulation Plans

Apple has strongly criticized the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) proposed regulations, warning that adopting "EU-style rules" would lead to delays and removal of key features for iPhone users in the UK. The company argues that such regulations, which aim to open up the mobile market and reduce Apple's dominance, would undermine privacy, security, and innovation by forcing Apple to open its operating system to competitors and allow alternative payment systems in the App Store. Apple has already restricted or delayed features like iPhone mirroring and Apple Intelligence in the EU due to similar regulations. The CMA insists its rules are designed to promote competition, benefit UK developers, and ensure consumers do not miss out on innovation, rejecting Apple's characterization of the regulations. The dispute unfolds amid pressure from UK government officials for the CMA to focus on economic growth and streamline regulatory efforts. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump criticized international tech regulations as discriminatory against American technology, warning of potential retaliatory measures if such rules persist.