Posted 3/5/2024, 1:03:00 AM
Apple Fined $1.95 Billion by EU for Blocking Cheaper Music Streaming Competition
- Apple fined $1.95B by EU for blocking cheaper music streaming options outside of iOS apps
- Apple prevents streaming services from telling users about cheaper subscriptions outside iOS apps
- EU says this is anti-competitive behavior, abusing Apple's dominance for over a decade
- Spotify complained to EU about Apple's 30% cut of in-app purchases and lack of choice
- Apple plans to appeal $1.95B fine, argues Spotify just wants to rewrite App Store rules to its advantage