Spotify CEO Calls on UK to Regulate Apple's 'Unfair' App Store Fees

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek criticizes Apple and Google for controlling internet access for billions of consumers.
Ek wants the UK government to show leadership in regulating big tech companies like Apple.
Ek says Apple forces app developers who compete with it to pay unfair commissions.
Spotify has long complained about Apple's App Store policies around the world.
The UK has power post-Brexit to set its own agenda on regulating Apple and Google according to Ek.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 4:23:00 PM

Spotify CEO Calls on UK to Regulate Apple's 'Unfair' App Store Fees

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek criticizes Apple and Google for controlling internet access for billions of consumers.
Ek wants the UK government to show leadership in regulating big tech companies like Apple.
Ek says Apple forces app developers who compete with it to pay unfair commissions.
Spotify has long complained about Apple's App Store policies around the world.
The UK has power post-Brexit to set its own agenda on regulating Apple and Google according to Ek.

9to5mac.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Spotify founder Daniel Ek admits he initially 'didn't get' the appeal of the flagship feature, Discover Weekly

9/11/2023

Spotify CEO denies users can game streaming royalties by looping own short tracks

9/26/2023

Spotify CEO Defends Some AI Music But Says Total Bans Possible

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek stated that the company will not ban all AI-generated music, acknowledging the technology's valid uses while emphasizing the importance of not impersonating artists' voices.

9/28/2023

Spotify CEO Originally Doubted Streaming But Co-Founder's Optimism Helped Overcome Early Obstacles

10/2/2023

Spotify CEO Urges Caution on AI Laws, Cites Benefits But Warns of Risks

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek warns that implementing AI regulations now would quickly become outdated due to the rapid pace of technological advancements.

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Spotify CEO Calls for UK to Regulate Apple and Google's 'Referee and Player' Roles

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is calling for the adoption of a bill in the UK that would regulate competition in digital markets, aiming to reduce the dominance of tech giants like Apple and Google.