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Exploring, in Detail, Apple’s Compliance With the EU’s DMA Mandate Regarding Apple Watch, Third-Party Accessories, and the Syncing of Saved Wi-Fi Networks From iPhones to Which They’re Paired

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Apple is changing how Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhones and Apple Watches works in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Currently, Apple Watches get the complete list of saved Wi-Fi networks from an iPhone during setup. Starting with iOS and WatchOS 26.2, new EU Apple Watches will only sync networks that the iPhone joins after the watch is paired. Apple is also launching a new API for third-party accessories in the EU to enable similar, but limited, Wi-Fi syncing. These steps aim to balance user privacy with regulatory requirements without granting third-party devices broad access to user data. Most existing Apple Watch users in the EU won’t notice significant changes. The move illustrates Apple’s approach to regulatory compliance, prioritizing privacy and product control over developer access.

https://daringfireball.net/2025/11/apple_eu_dma_iphone_accessories_wi-fi_sync

Time to Start de-Appling

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Apple is withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from the UK due to the Investigatory Powers Act, affecting user data encryption in iCloud. Users must manually disable ADP or risk losing iCloud access. Those relying on end-to-end encryption should move their data off iCloud immediately, exploring secure alternatives like Proton or Standard Notes. This situation highlights broader concerns about privacy and surveillance, particularly for UK citizens, amidst governmental overreach.

https://heatherburns.tech/2025/11/10/time-to-start-de-appling/

Michael Tsai

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Apple's AirPods Live Translation feature will expand to the EU next month, enabling easier communication across languages. This expansion faced delays due to engineering work to meet the Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements, purportedly to enhance user privacy. The specific changes made for compliance remain unclear, prompting speculation over whether privacy flaws were present in the initial version. While the feature will support various languages, it appears not to extend to third-party devices or apps.

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/11/06/airpods-live-translation-expands-to-the-eu/

What Happened to Apple’s Legendary Attention to Detail?

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TL;DR: Apple's recent design choices, especially in iOS 26 and Mac OS 26, reveal a decline in attention to detail and user experience. Issues include intrusive permission popups, inconsistent search bar placements, erratic tab designs, convoluted navigation in apps, and poor visibility in notifications. Overall, the new “liquid glass” aesthetic compromises functionality, accessibility, and performance, leading to growing discontent among users and professionals who once admired the brand.

https://blog.johnozbay.com/what-happened-to-apples-attention-to-detail.html

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