Apple is reportedly in disagreement with UK authorities and are allegedly threatening a slower deployment of future upgrades if the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) advances reforms of the mobile sector.
BBC News reported Apple warned the UK could experience delays in the deployment of fresh features and upgrades if the CMA follows the example of the European Union (EU) by pressing for more open mobile markets.
The CMA is concerned by the dominance of Apple and Google in areas including their marketplaces, OSes and native apps.
Apple separately issued a statement, on 27th August, emphasising the various protections offered on its iPhone models including encryption, preventing stolen devices or their parts from being activated, biometric security functions and a host of app-related guards.
Macrumors noted the introduction of the Apple Intelligence AI feature in Europe was delayed to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Apple recently won a fight with the UK government over a demand to offer a backdoor into encrypted information on its devices.
Source: Mobile World Live
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