EU Fines Apple $2 Billion for Unfairly Restricting Rival Music Apps
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The EU fined Apple €1.84 billion for violating antitrust rules related to restrictions it placed on music streaming apps on iOS to steer customers to Apple Music.
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The restrictions prevented consumers from learning about cheaper music streaming options outside the App Store.
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Apple was found to have withheld key pricing information from consumers, resulting in unfair trading conditions since the rules were imposed by a dominant company.
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The fine reflects Apple's financial power and the harm caused to millions of European consumers unable to make fully informed choices.
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Apple was also ordered to remove the anti-steering provisions from music streaming apps and will face penalties under the new Digital Markets Act.