> I bet it does seem bonkers that the European Commission has signed off on compliance

All the EU has said, which is quoted in the article, is:

> “The Commission welcomes Apple’s changes to their business terms, which follow a close dialogue between the Commission and Apple after the Commission issued a non-compliance decision related to Apple’s steering terms as well as preliminary findings related to alternative app distribution, both in April 2025,” the spokesperson said.

They did not say the new terms are compliant, they did not close the investigation into compliance, and the new terms remain in direct contradiction to the EU's order last year which (along with the €500m fine) has not been rescinded: steering must be free. It's very premature to declare this case-closed.

> Compare and contrast with the Mobile Software Competition Act in Japan. Apple complied with the clearly stated requirements of the MSCA with no drama.

Patently false.

> Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/10/japan-tech-groups-say-apples-...

> The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to create a new bureau for the first time in about 30 years to strengthen oversight of Big Tech firms and ensure fairer transactions for small businesses.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/antitrust-w...

> There is no clear intent of “opening up competition and choice” hidden in the murky, impenetrable prose of the DMA.

You expected clear and hidden?