Apple and Microsoft reportedly want iMessage and Bing off the EU’s tech ‘gatekeeper’ list

The European Commission is expected to publish a list of designated gatekeepers on September 6th, naming companies and services that fall under the category.

Microsoft and Apple are reportedly working on ways to keep Bing and iMessage off the list, as they want to avoid complying with new European regulations.

The company also reportedly plans to open up iOS to third-party app stores and sideloading to comply with the anticipated rules.

As the FT notes, although Apple hasn’t disclosed official numbers, outside estimates suggest iMessage could have a billion users worldwideWe should also note that in many countries, such as China, China has more than 1.1 billion people who use iMessage.

These are some of the world’s most populous countries.

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