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EU warns Apple of consequences if App Store changes fall short of regulations
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1y ago
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EU industry chief, Thierry Breton, has warned Apple that it will face severe consequences if its modifications to the App Store do not comply with the upcoming regulations introduced by the European Union. Apple's changes, which include allowing alternative app stores and opting out of in-app payments, are seen as a step towards compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act. However, critics argue that Apple's fee structure may still violate the regulations. The EU will assess the proposed solutions from 7 March, and if they are found lacking, the EU will take strong action.
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Apple to face major charges over App Store monopoly
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1y ago
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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.
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Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, says EU's Breton
Economic Times
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1y ago
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EU's Breton has warned Apple that if the proposed changes to its App Store rules fail to address the concerns raised by regulators, the company will face strong action. The European Commission has been investigating Apple's app store practices following complaints from developers, and concerns about the company's control over the distribution of apps and the fees it charges. Breton stated that if Apple doesn't make satisfactory changes, the EU will not hesitate to take action, which could potentially result in fines or even the forced dissolution of the App Store.
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Apple makes changes to App Store after EU warning
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12m ago
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Apple has announced changes to its App Store in response to accusations from the European Union (EU) that it violated the bloc's new digital regulations. The EU claimed that Apple's App Store terms hindered developers from directing users to alternative payment methods. Apple said it would modify its practices to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing developers in the EU to communicate and promote offers wherever they want. However, developers will now have to pay a five-percent fee on sales made through links outside the app. Failure to comply with the DMA could result in fines for Apple.
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Apple hit with first ever EU fine following Spotify complaint
The Verge
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1y ago
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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.
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Apple will make it easier to move to Android by fall 2025
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1y ago
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Apple is planning to make it easier for customers to switch to Android in compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act. Alongside supporting alternative app stores and introducing new business terms for EU app developers, Apple will enhance its data portability offerings, allowing users to more easily transfer data from an iPhone to a non-Apple device. This feature is expected to be available by fall 2025. The move comes as the new EU law, aiming to increase competition in the app ecosystem, requires Apple to loosen its control over the App Store and iOS.
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Apple to face first charges under new European tech law
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1y ago
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The European Union has charged Apple with violating a new digital-competition law that aims to promote competition in the digital advertising, online search, and app marketplace. The charges allege that Apple's App Store restrictions prevent developers from freely communicating pricing information and offers to customers. The EU also criticized the fees associated with the App Store, stating that they exceed what is necessary. The charges, which are preliminary findings, follow an investigation opened by the EU into Apple's App Store rules earlier this year. If found guilty, Apple could face fines of up to 10% of its global revenue.
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Very concerning: Elon Musk on new Apple App Store changes in EU
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk expressed concern about Apple's App Store changes in the European Union (EU), calling them "very concerning." This comes after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek criticized Apple's DMA announcement as vague and misleading. The changes include allowing third-party app stores on iOS for the first time, but the upcoming App Store tax remains a contentious issue. Musk had previously mentioned his intention to speak with Apple CEO Tim Cook to lower the App Store tax and maximize what creators receive.
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Apple updates the rules for its EU App Store by adding more complicated fees | TechCrunch
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1m ago
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Apple updated its EU App Store policies to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), introducing developer communication flexibility and a new fee structure. Developers can now link to alternative payment methods outside the App Store. Instead of dropping the Core Technology Fee (CTF), Apple introduced complex fees: an initial acquisition fee and a tiered store services fee. Reactions include criticism from Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney, who calls Apple’s changes "malicious compliance."
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Spotify says Apple's plan to comply with EU regulation 'farce'
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1y ago
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According to Spotify, Apple's plan to comply with EU regulations is a "farce." Spotify argues that Apple's proposed changes to allow users to set their own default music player on iOS 14 are not effective in promoting fair competition. Spotify claims that Apple still has control over the App Store and can limit functionality and offer unfair advantages to its own services. Spotify has been vocal about its concerns regarding Apple's alleged anti-competitive behavior in the past.
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Spain's antitrust watchdog opens investigation into Apple's app store
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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