The DMA’s “forced openness” further erodes user safeguards: Apple recently confirmed that it must allow an adult-content marketplace onto iPhones in the EU—overriding long-standing App Store guidelines that previously barred adult-oriented themes or graphic content. Parents who relied on Apple’s strong content policies now face new worries about the spread of explicit apps on devices used by their children. By compelling gatekeepers like Apple to admit third-party marketplaces and sideloaded apps, the DMA has undercut the robust parental controls and moderation practices that once helped prevent unauthorized or age-inappropriate downloads. Much like earlier concerns around the proliferation of unvetted or malware-laden apps, this situation highlights the troubling tension between “openness” and the beneficial gatekeeping when platforms take steps to protect consumers or moderate content.