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Apple fined $2 billion by EU for using App Store to thwart competition

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple fined $2 billion by EU for using App Store to thwart competition

The European Union (EU) has fined Apple nearly $2 billion for anti-competitive practices related to the App Store. The EU found that Apple prevented app developers from informing iOS users about alternative and cheaper music subscription services outside the app, violating antitrust rules. This resulted in higher prices for music streaming subscriptions. The fine comes after a complaint from Spotify several years ago. The EU has been actively targeting big tech companies, imposing fines on Google and investigating Apple's mobile payments service. The fine coincides with the implementation of new EU rules aimed at preventing tech companies from dominating digital markets.

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Apple hit with first ever EU fine following Spotify complaint

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Apple hit with first ever EU fine following Spotify complaint

Apple has been fined €1.84 billion ($2 billion) by the European Union (EU) over antitrust violations related to its App Store rules. The EU Commission found that Apple prevented music streaming app developers from informing iOS users about cheaper subscription services outside of its app store. The Commission also accused Apple of restricting app providers from sharing instructions on subscribing to alternative offers. Apple plans to appeal the decision, while Spotify, which filed the initial complaint, applauded the fine. The decision precedes Apple's upcoming changes to iPhone app distribution rules enforced by the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Spain's antitrust watchdog opens investigation into Apple's app store

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Spain's antitrust watchdog opens investigation into Apple's app store

Spain's antitrust regulator, CNMC, has launched an investigation into the App Store over allegations that Apple may have imposed unequal commercial conditions on developers. If found guilty, Apple could face a fine worth up to 10% of its global revenues. Apple denied the claims, stating that Spanish developers compete fairly on the App Store. The investigation from the CNMC follows two separate probes launched by the European Commission into Apple's potential breach of competition laws. In March, Apple was fined 1.84 billion euros by the EU for restricting competition from music streaming rivals.

Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With Spotify

Wired · 1y ago

Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With Spotify

Apple has been fined $2 billion by the European Commission for its rivalry with Spotify. The two companies have been in conflict for years, with Spotify accusing Apple of using its dominance to stifle innovation. Spotify filed a complaint in 2019, challenging the restrictions and fees Apple places on developers listing their apps in the App Store. The commission agreed, stating that Apple's restrictions on music streaming companies amounted to unfair trading conditions, resulting in higher prices for consumers. The fine is one of the largest issued against a tech company by the EU.

Apple-Spotify case: EU slaps nearly $2 billion fine on tech giant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple-Spotify case: EU slaps nearly $2 billion fine on tech giant

Apple has been fined over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) by the EU for impeding music streaming services like Spotify from informing users about payment options outside of the App Store. The European Commission found that Apple's restrictions constituted unfair trading conditions, marking the first antitrust fine against the tech giant. Apple plans to challenge the decision in court, stating that there is no evidence of consumer harm. This ruling aligns with the upcoming Digital Markets Act, which requires Apple to remove App Store restrictions. Despite the fine, it is significantly lower than previous penalties imposed on Google by the EU.

Spotify submits an update to show pricing information to iOS users in EU

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Spotify submits an update to show pricing information to iOS users in EU

Spotify has submitted a new version of its app to the App Store that includes pricing and feature information about its subscription plans in the EU. This move comes shortly after the European Commission fined Apple €1.84 billion ($2 billion) for anti-competitive practices in the music streaming market. Spotify's update also includes a link for users to purchase subscription plans directly from its website, aiming to bypass Apple's in-app purchase system. The company sees this as a significant step towards allowing developers to communicate directly with their users, as mandated by the European Commission. Apple plans to appeal the decision.

Apple to let music streaming apps in Europe link to own websites for purchases

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple to let music streaming apps in Europe link to own websites for purchases

Apple has announced new measures to comply with a European Union mandate regarding transparency and competition on its App Store. The move comes after the tech giant was fined 1.84 billion euros by the EU for stifling competition from music streaming rivals. As part of the new measures, Apple will allow music streaming app developers to inform users of alternative ways to purchase digital services and provide links to their own websites for purchases. This announcement gives more flexibility to music streaming apps like Spotify, which holds a significant share of the European market. However, Apple has stated that the EU's decision does not affect its ability to charge commissions for its services.

Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breach of EU law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breach of EU law

The European Union fined Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act, which aims to enhance competition and limit Big Tech’s dominance. Apple plans to challenge the fine, claiming it negatively affects user privacy and security. Meta criticized the ruling as unfairly targeting U.S. businesses. The EU demands Apple allow app developers to offer cheaper deals outside the App Store and criticizes Meta’s binary pay-or-consent model violating DMA regulations.

Apple has been hit with a fine of nearly $2 billion by the European Commission over music streaming restrictions

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Apple has been hit with a fine of nearly $2 billion by the European Commission over music streaming restrictions

Apple has been fined €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in the market. The company was found to have restricted app developers from informing iOS users about alternative and cheaper music subscription services available outside of the App Store, which is a violation of EU antitrust rules. The fine comes as a result of the Commission's ongoing scrutiny of tech companies and their practices. Apple has yet to comment on the matter.

Apple to face major charges over App Store monopoly

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple to face major charges over App Store monopoly

Apple is facing charges from the European Union (EU) for allegedly blocking competition in its App Store platform. EU regulators believe that Apple is not allowing app developers to offer alternative app distribution methods without paying fees to Apple. These charges are likely to be the first use of the Digital Markets Act against Apple. The EU began investigating Google and Apple earlier this year under the same law. Apple has made changes to its App Store policies to comply with upcoming EU regulations, but critics argue that the fee structure remains unfair.

Viral outrage over Apple's EU payment warnings misses key fact

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Viral outrage over Apple's EU payment warnings misses key fact

Apple's warning messages on EU App Store listings using third-party payment systems are not new, contrary to recent reports. Apple confirmed that these disclosure screens have been live since March 2024 as part of its DMA Compliance Plan. The confusion stemmed from a viral post, but Apple clarified that the messages are longstanding and it plans to update them. The European Commission has not objected, but fined Apple for noncompliance, which Apple is appealing.

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