EU to Scrutinize Apple's New App Store Fee Over Antitrust Concerns
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Apple's new Core Technology Fee for apps sold outside the App Store will be scrutinized by the EU for potentially violating antitrust laws.
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The fee could make it impossible for developers of free apps that go viral to avoid owing Apple large sums of money.
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EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said Apple's security warnings about alternative app stores are "unwise" and could trigger an investigation.
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Vestager warned companies against disparaging rivals' services, saying it discourages users from switching and could prompt an antitrust probe.
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The EU has received many comments about the compliance measures proposed by companies impacted by the Digital Markets Act.