<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The European Commission delays penalizing Apple and Meta for not complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) pending further assessment and discussion.</li><li>Tech giants like Apple, Meta, Amazon, ByteDance, and Microsoft are labeled as 'gatekeepers' under the DMA, which aims to promote competition by opening platforms to rivals.</li><li>Apple previously faced a €500 million fine, and Meta was penalized €200 million for DMA violations, such as restricting app developers and mishandling user data for targeted ads.</li><li>Apple was instructed to end 'anti-steering' practices, while Meta's 'Consent or Pay' ad model in the EU raised concerns over data protection breaches.</li><li>The Commission's decision to delay penalties signifies ongoing dialogue and not leniency towards the firms.</li></ul>

EU Delays Apple and Meta Penalties Amid DMA Scrutiny

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