On: EU will require Apple to open up iMessage (2022)

[hellojesus]

> Apple is not being forced to do anything at all here, except stop blocking other vendors from using iMessage.

> All apple have to do is release documentation on the iMessage protocol, and allow other vendors to use this protocol to build apps that can use apple's iMessage service.

Your very argument is contradictory. The law does require Apple to do something. It requires them to reveal trade secrets and IP.

[jrm4 → hellojesus]

This is nitpicky. Fine. It does not require Apple to "build" something or to engage in additional work.

[hellojesus → jrm4]

Agreed. It was nitpicky. But it still remains that the legislation removes a competitive advantage and possibly forces IP to be revealed.

[jrm4 → hellojesus]

Yes. That would be the point. I don't think anyone would meaningfully argue AGAINST the idea that it is "detrimental to Apple and their interests," which is literally all this means.