Apple’s mobile platform

30 June 2026: The CMA has published a call for evidence on key issues in relation to NFC access on iOS.

14 August 2026: The CMA published the responses to its consultation on a proposed Steering conduct requirement in relation to Apple’s mobile platform.

30 June 2026: The CMA launched a consultation on a proposed Steering conduct requirement in relation to Apple’s mobile platform.

1 April 2026: The CMA has published a call for evidence on recent developments in relation to app store rules. 

1 April 2026: The CMA has published final commitments given by Apple.

10 February 2026: The CMA sought views on commitments given by Apple in respect of app review, app ranking, use of data and to enable developers to request interoperable access to features and functionality within Apple’s operating system.

22 October 2025: The CMA has published its final decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its mobile platform, comprising its mobile operating systems, native app distribution and mobile browser and browser engine.

23 July 2025: The CMA consulted on its proposed decision to designate Apple as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its mobile platform, comprising its mobile operating systems, native app distribution and mobile browser and browser engine. This consultation closed 20 August 2025.

Roadmap of possible measures to improve competition in respect of Apple’s mobile platform

23 July 2025: The CMA has today published its roadmap for possible interventions in respect of Apple’s mobile platform. The roadmap sets out how we intend to prioritise our work on potential conduct requirements and pro-competition interventions, should Apple be designated as having SMS.

If you would like to share your views on how we’ve prioritised interventions in the roadmap, submit them to [email protected]. We will also continue to engage with stakeholders between now and updating the roadmap in the first half of 2026.