The European Union has designated Apple’s iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), requiring the tech giant to make significant changes to its tablet ecosystem. Apple has six months to comply with the DMA’s mandates, including allowing third-party app stores, sideloading, and support for third-party payment options. The move expands the number of Apple-owned platforms regulated under the DMA to four, increasing regulatory risk for the company.