DMA

abbreviation

Computers.

1. direct memory access: a technique for transferring data to and from external storage.

DMA

abbreviation

1. direct memory access

Word History and Origins

Origin of DMA¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

In Apple's case, the DMA requires it in part to ensure that devices, such as headphones, made by other brands will work with iPhones.

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The DMA also requires that Apple allow notifications to show up on third-party smartwatches and not just the Apple Watch - and to let other platforms send and accept content to and from an Apple device via AirDrop.

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Other companies have also withheld features in the EU because of the DMA, Pant said.

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Apple has had big fines imposed on it for breaching the DMA.

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Henna Virkkunen, the Commission's executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, said at the time that both companies had undermined the key principles of the DMA - to enable free business and choice for consumers.

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