Apple May Integrate AirDrop and AirPlay with Android and Meta Quest by 2026 Under EU Digital Markets Act
Dec 21, 2024, 09:03 AM
Recent discussions suggest that Apple may be compelled to integrate its AirDrop and AirPlay features with Android devices due to proposed changes under the European Commission's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Analysts speculate that this integration could allow users to send files between iOS devices and Meta Quest by 2026. The potential shift has raised questions about the future of AirDrop and AirPlay in Europe, with some experts viewing it as a transformative change for users across platforms.
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