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Apple Maintains iPhone Mirroring Restriction in EU with macOS Tahoe Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

iPhone Mirroring Remains Unavailable in EU: Regulatory Pressures Persist for Apple

Apple’s iPhone Mirroring feature, first introduced with macOS Sequoia and iOS 18, continues to be unavailable in the European Union as macOS Tahoe approaches release. This strategic holdout, confirmed at WWDC 2025 and reported by French tech outlet Numerama, underscores Apple’s ongoing efforts to navigate the shifting regulatory landscape in Europe.

Feature Overview: Integration With Limits

iPhone Mirroring has been lauded outside the EU for enabling users to wirelessly project and control their iPhone screen directly from a Mac—extending Apple’s signature continuity between devices. According to comprehensive breakdowns from AppleInsider forums, the workflow allows notifications, apps, and control via mouse or keyboard, all while maintaining iPhone security with device lock. This deep integration is limited only by regional boundaries, as EU-based users currently remain blocked from accessing the feature.

Regulatory Headwinds: The Digital Markets Act’

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Apple Challenges EU Interoperability Demands: What the DMA Appeal Means for iOS

Apple is pushing back against a major regulatory milestone in the European Union, appealing interoperability requirements imposed by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company filed its challenge with the EU's General Court in Luxembourg on May 30, targeting the European Commission's directive to open up iOS to increased third-party device access and data sharing.

EU Digital Markets Act: Targeting Interoperability

The Digital Markets Act is a wide-reaching regulatory initiative intended to increase competition and consumer choice among large technology platforms, which the EU designates as "gatekeepers." Since 2024, Apple has been subject to several DMA mandates, including requirements on App Store payment links and alternate browser engines. The latest provision, confirmed by the European Commission in March 2025, mandates that Apple provide interoperability with rival devices — not just within its own hardware ecosystem.

Key aspects of these interoperability rules include:

Allowing third-party smartwatches, headphones, and VR headsets to integrate

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