Google's 'Cast to TV' could join AirPlay on iPhones thanks to EU regulations
Apple will be adding support for Google Cast and other alternatives to AirPlay as part of iOS 27 , in order to appease the EU's Digital Markets Act. EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EU The Digital Markets Act is viewed by Apple as a problem, due to a lack of clarity about regulatory requirements and their effects. While this has so far meant the blocking of some features from reaching the continent, Apple is meeting halfway by abiding by some elements. One of those will apparently be a change to iOS 27 for connecting to other devices. While Apple already has AirPlay for that, it will be moving to add more support for other solutions. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple will be adding support for Google Cast and other alternatives to AirPlay as part of iOS 27 , in order to appease the EU's Digital Markets Act. EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EU The Digital Markets Act is viewed by Apple as a problem, due to a lack of clarity about regulatory requirements and their effects. While this has so far meant the blocking of some features from reaching the continent, Apple is meeting halfway by abiding by some elements. One of those will apparently be a change to iOS 27 for connecting to other devices. While Apple already has AirPlay for that, it will be moving to add more support for other solutions. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple will be adding support for Google Cast and other alternatives to AirPlay as part of iOS 27 , in order to appease the EU's Digital Markets Act.
EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EU The Digital Markets Act is viewed by Apple as a problem, due to a lack of clarity about regulatory requirements and their effects.
While this has so far meant the blocking of some features from reaching the continent, Apple is meeting halfway by abiding by some elements.
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