<ul><li>The European Commission has mandated that Apple make nine key interoperability features available on iOS to comply with the Digital Markets Act.</li><li>These features include enabling third-party connected devices to access notifications, allowing background app execution, NFC communication, Wi-Fi file transfers, and media casting similar to AirPlay.</li><li>The regulations aim to break Apple's ecosystem lock-in and allow seamless integration between iPhones and third-party accessories, bringing functionality closer to what Android users enjoy.</li><li>Apple is slowly opening up its walled garden to comply with legislation and is being required to adopt interoperability obligations that will make iOS work more similar to Android.</li></ul>

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