The DMA, if passed, will very likely alter the business models of the world’s tech behemoths. For one thing, it may necessitate Apple permitting customers to download programs from sources other than the App Store, something Apple CEO Tim Cook strongly opposes, claiming that sideloading might “damage” an iPhone’s security. It may also necessitate WhatsApp and iMessage to be compatible with smaller platforms, which may make it more difficult for WhatsApp to maintain end-to-end encryption.
