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Apple's iOS 26.3 beta introduces two features—Notification Forwarding for third-party smartwatches and Proximity pairing—that align with EU regulations, specifically the Digital Market Act, to enhance device interoperability in Europe. These features are part of Apple's compliance efforts and will be available exclusively to EU customers, with a likely release in January.
EU regulators are investigating Apple's decision to ban Epic Games' developer account, which has prevented the launch of the Epic Games Store in Europe. This latest clash stems from Apple's rules and Epic's alleged breach of contractual obligations. The ongoing dispute is part of a long history of conflicts between the two companies, with the EU's involvement coinciding with the implementation of the Digital Market Act, which aims to prevent gatekeepers like Apple from favoring their own systems.