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The idea of leaving #whatsapp for a more open, secure, and #privacy respecting alternative is really appealing.
However, many people still only use WhatsApp, including for work chats. And as long as this remains the case, switching isn't easy
If this issue were solved, I’m sure a lot more people would move away.
#Apple: a horde of lawyers.
The 
FSFE: ONE lawyer.
We still landed a knockout! 💪
⭐ Support us today to keep standing up to Apple and defending our user rights!
Donate now! https://fsfe.org/donate
#Apple: a horde of lawyers.
The FSFE: ONE lawyer.
We still landed a knockout! 💪
⭐ Support us today to keep standing up to Apple and defending our user rights!
Donate now! https://fsfe.org/donate
🏛️ We have just arrived at @Curia!
💼 Today, our lawyer, Dr. Martin Husovec, will explain to the court why #DMA #interoperability should apply to #Apple in full extent!
👀 Stay tuned for updates! And if you need a quick recap of what's at stake for #FreeSoftware in this case, have a read here: https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20251015-01.en.html
⚖️ The hearing at @Curia is now over!
We at FSFE are proud to have been there to remind the Court that #interoperability must not be hindered, and that regulating #Apple serves the public interest.
📹 Check the statement from our lawyer, Dr. Martin Husovec.
You can also check the full statement here: https://download.fsfe.org/campaigns/device-neutrality/2025-10-21-fsfe-hearing-statement-cjeu.pdf
#Apple is stating at @Curia that the #DMA obligation of "free-of-charge" interoperability imposes enormous burden to their rights. 🫢
FSFE: No, actually Apple has a menu of choices:
🔹Use or develop #OpenStandards;
🔹use or develop proprietary solutions but refrain from using patents and copyrights to block interoperability; or
🔹 not provide these non-interoperable features in the EU market.
⚖️ The hearing at @Curia is now over!
We at FSFE are proud to have been there to remind the Court that #interoperability must not be hindered, and that regulating #Apple serves the public interest.
📹 Check the statement from our lawyer, Dr. Martin Husovec.
You can also check the full statement here: https://download.fsfe.org/campaigns/device-neutrality/2025-10-21-fsfe-hearing-statement-cjeu.pdf
#Apple is claiming before @Curia that #DMA is expropriating their copyrights and patents! 😲
The @EUCommission and the @fsfe stated that Apple has not listed any right. How this can be? 🤔
The Court followed up, but Apple just cannot list any copyright and patent affected by #interoperability!
📢 "Given that Apple’s product is an ecosystem where value is created not only by Apple, but also by independent external developers and consumers who own the devices, coercing selected gatekeepers’ products into interoperability is entirely legitimate and necessary." - FSFE's lawyer, Martin Husovec
(We cannot wait to watch the streaming as it is delayed)
#Apple is claiming before @Curia that #DMA is expropriating their copyrights and patents! 😲
The @EUCommission and the @fsfe stated that Apple has not listed any right. How this can be? 🤔
The Court followed up, but Apple just cannot list any copyright and patent affected by #interoperability!
#Apple's lawyers are arguing that the #interoperability provision in the #DMA harms the company's human rights 😯
📖 Our lawyer, Martin Husovec, is now on the podium at @Curia
✊ He is reminding the Court that Apple is being regulated for the public interest and that interoperability and #FreeSoftware cannot be compromised.
🧑⚖️ The hearing is about to begin!
👀 Representatives from #Apple, @EUCommission and the European Parliament, as policymakers from Germany and industry representatives, are all here at @Curia
💥 This is BIG 💥
The FSFE's lawyer will have 10 minutes to explain to Court why #DMA requires interoperable solutions by design! #FreeSoftware is key for that! 💪
Check the broadcast live! https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1_1477137/en/
(be aware no pics or screenshots are allowed)
#Apple's lawyers are arguing that the #interoperability provision in the #DMA harms the company's human rights 😯
📖 Our lawyer, Martin Husovec, is now on the podium at @Curia
✊ He is reminding the Court that Apple is being regulated for the public interest and that interoperability and #FreeSoftware cannot be compromised.
Arrived today in Luxembourg. This is big for me personally and professionally: My first time at the @Curia.
The @fsfe is facing #Apple at the court, #interoperability is at stake.
Such a powerful feeling to be at @Curia. Taking part in such important case for #interoperability feels the responsibility of shaping the future of #softwarefreedom in the EU.
Such a powerful feeling to be at @Curia. Taking part in such important case for #interoperability feels the responsibility of shaping the future of #softwarefreedom in the EU.
🏛️ We have just arrived at @Curia!
💼 Today, our lawyer, Dr. Martin Husovec, will explain to the court why #DMA #interoperability should apply to #Apple in full extent!
👀 Stay tuned for updates! And if you need a quick recap of what's at stake for #FreeSoftware in this case, have a read here: https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20251015-01.en.html
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