Commission seeks feedback on Android interoperability measures under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on proposed measures aimed at improving interoperability between Android and third-party services, as part of ongoing proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The measures are addressed to Google, which has been designated as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the DMA. Gatekeepers are large platforms that play a central role in digital markets and are subject to specific obligations to ensure fair competition.

According to the Commission’s preliminary findings, the proposed measures would require Google to allow competing AI services to access key functions on Android devices. This could enable users to perform tasks, such as sending messages or using applications, through AI assistants other than Google’s own services.

The proposal also includes features such as allowing users to activate alternative AI assistants using custom voice commands, and enabling deeper integration of third-party services into mobile devices.

The Commission states that the aim is to provide users with more choice and to support competition in emerging AI markets, where access to platform capabilities can influence the development of new services.

Stakeholders have until 13 May 2026 to provide feedback on the proposed measures. The Commission will review the input before adopting final decisions, expected within six months of the start of the proceedings.

The case forms part of broader efforts to implement the DMA, which seeks to address structural imbalances in digital markets by regulating the practices of large technology platforms.