Apple introduced third-party app stores, browsers, and other features to the EU region in iOS 17.4 released last month to comply with the EU's relevant DMA regulation policies. According to reports, the European Union currently requires Apple's iPad to follow the same regulatory strategy as the iPhone. Apple allegedly has six months to “adjust”. At that time, users in the EU will also be able to freely use third-party app store/NFC functions on the Apple iPad and uninstall more built-in apps in the system. Referring to a previous report by IT House, the European Commission will require Apple to open the Tap to Pay (Tap to Pay) payment option “as soon as next month,” while also requiring iPhone users to be able to delete the “Photos” app that comes with the system.