Apple’s iMessage has long been beloved by users in the United States for its rich features and robust security. However, the European regulators have taken a different stance on the popular messaging service. They raised concerns regarding its compatibility with other messaging apps and launched an investigation to determine if iMessage qualified as a “core platform service.”
After an extensive five-month investigation, the European Commission recently announced that iMessage does not meet the criteria of a gatekeeper service. This outcome comes as a relief to Apple and Microsoft, as both companies were cleared of having their respective services, such as Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising, designated as gatekeepers.
While Apple won’t be required to open up iMessage to outside services, the tech giant has shown its commitment to cross-platform communication by announcing support for the RCS messaging standard. This move ensures that Apple users can engage in seamless communication with users of other messaging apps.
Unfortunately for Android users, the notorious “green bubbles” associated with iMessage will still be a feature exclusive to iPhone users. However, the difference now is that these messages sent using RCS will replace the traditional SMS format.
Apart from the challenges posed by European regulators, Apple has faced other legal battles in recent months. The ongoing case with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, continues to make headlines. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has publicly criticized Apple’s tactics, describing them as “hot garbage” and accusing the tech giant of engaging in malicious compliance.
Despite these challenges, Apple’s commitment to providing a secure and feature-rich messaging experience remains unwavering. While the investigation by European regulators may not have resulted in the outcome they desired, iMessage continues to thrive as a preferred choice for communication among iPhone users around the world.
苹果的iMessage长期以来因其丰富的功能和强大的安全性而受到美国用户的喜爱。然而，欧洲监管机构对这一受欢迎的消息服务持有不同立场。他们对iMessage与其他消息应用的兼容性表示关切，并启动了调查，以确定iMessage是否符合”核心平台服务”的标准。
经过为期五个月的广泛调查，欧洲委员会最近宣布，iMessage不符合门控服务的标准。这一结果使苹果和微软松了一口气，因为两家公司都被认定为没有将它们各自的服务（如Bing、Edge和Microsoft Advertising）指定为门控服务。
虽然苹果不需要向外部服务开放iMessage，但这家科技巨头通过宣布支持RCS消息标准，表明了自己对跨平台通信的承诺。这一举措确保苹果用户可以与其他消息应用的用户进行无缝交流。
不幸的是，对于安卓用户来说，与iMessage相关的臭名昭著的”绿色气泡”仍然是iPhone用户独有的特性。然而，现在的区别在于，使用RCS发送的这些消息将替代传统的短信格式。
除了欧洲监管机构提出的挑战，苹果近几个月还面临着其他法律争端。与《堡垒之夜》开发商Epic Games之间的持续纠纷仍然登上头条。Epic首席执行官蒂姆·斯威尼公开批评了苹果的策略，称其为”恶劣的合规行为”，并指责这家科技巨头从事恶意合规行为。
尽管面临这些挑战，苹果致力于提供安全、功能丰富的消息体验的承诺依然坚定不移。尽管欧洲监管机构的调查可能没有达到他们期望的结果，但iMessage在全球范围内仍然是iPhone用户之间首选的沟通选择。
关键术语和术语定义：
– iMessage：苹果的即时通讯服务，为iPhone用户提供丰富的功能和安全性。
– 消息应用：指各种移动设备上用于发送和接收消息的应用程序。
– 兼容性：指不同系统或应用之间能够顺利运行或互相适配的能力。
– RCS消息标准：RCS代表”Rich Communication Services”，是一种新的消息传递标准，可以提供更丰富的多媒体功能和更高的交互性。
若要了解更多关于iMessage和苹果的相关信息，请访问苹果官方消息页面。
若要了解关于移动消息应用和RCS消息标准的更多信息，请访问GSMA RCS商业消息页面。