The DMA, which came into force in 2022, slaps Big Tech with restrictions and fines of up to 10 per cent of global revenue for bad behaviour. Apple has already been hit with a €500 million fine for trying to stop app developers steering customers to cheaper deals outside its walled garden.

In its latest rant, Job’s Mob insisted the law was making life harder, forcing it to delay features like live translation on AirPods to meet “interoperability” demands. The EU rules specify that apps and devices made by one company need to work with those made by competitors.

“The DMA should be repealed while a more appropriate fit for purpose legislative instrument is put in place,” the outfit complained.

Brussels was unmoved. A Commission spokesperson said: “DMA compliance is not optional, it’s an obligation.”

Apple's new found confidence to take on Europe’s digital cops rather than adjust its business model and obey the law seems to be down to the current transatlantic tensions.

US King Donald Trump is threatening tariffs against countries that “discriminate” against US firms and Apple claims that the EU is picking on it. It would appear that now that Apple has given Trump a nice golden statue celebrating his greatness it expects him to go out to bat for them.