Posted 3/14/2024, 10:44:00 PM
Spotify Accuses Apple of Blocking EU App Updates in Escalating Feud
- Spotify accuses Apple of blocking updates to its iOS app in the EU after Spotify removed in-app subscriptions
- This comes after the EU fined Apple $2 billion for abusing its dominant position to harm competitors
- Spotify says Apple has not approved its updated app 9 days after submission, violating 24 hour review policy
- Spotify previously complained Apple wasn't complying with new EU Digital Markets Act
- Apple declined to comment; has history of delaying apps with changes it disagrees with