# EU Digital Markets Act gatekeeper litigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-litigation > Updated: 2026-09-02T11:30:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The European Union General Court has issued several rulings regarding the designation of major technology services as ‘gatekeepers’ under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In July 2026, the court upheld a decision to classify Apple as a digital gatekeeper. The ruling rejected Apple’s attempt to have its marketplaces evaluated separately by hardware, instead determining that the App Store is a “single, unified service” spanning the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV. This ensures DMA regulations apply to the App Store across Apple’s entire ecosystem. In a separate matter, the court rejected a legal challenge by Opera regarding Microsoft Edge. While Microsoft Edge meets certain user thresholds, the court found the European Commission did not err in excluding the browser from the strictest tier of regulation, agreeing that it does not serve as an essential gateway between businesses and consumers. Although Edge was not designated a gatekeeper, Microsoft remains subject to DMA regulations for other services, including Windows and LinkedIn. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: EU Court rejects Opera challenge to Microsoft Edge gatekeeper status The EU General Court upheld the European Commission's decision not to label Microsoft Edge a ‘gatekeeper’ under the Digital Markets Act, rejecting a legal challenge from Opera. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-court-rejects-opera-challenge-to-microsoft-edge-gatekeeper-status ### 2026-08-08: EU Court confirms Apple as digital gatekeeper under DMA The EU General Court has confirmed Apple's status as a digital gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, targeting the App Store, iOS, and Safari as unified services across multiple devices. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-confirmed-as-digital-gatekeeper-by-eu-court --- Cite as: EU Digital Markets Act gatekeeper litigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-litigation