The European Union has instructed Apple to open its iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival technologies within six months or risk substantial fines under new antitrust regulations. This directive aims to ensure fair digital markets by enabling non-Apple devices to connect with iPhones and receive notifications,

The European Union says it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.

The European Union's enforcement arm said Thursday it's initiating a pair of "specification proceedings" into whether Apple is complying with its "interoperability obligations" under the Digital Markets Act.