Posted 3/5/2024, 12:49:00 PM
Spotify: Apple's $2B Antitrust Fine Won't Stop Repeat Offender Behavior
- Spotify welcomed Apple's $2B antitrust fine, but believes Apple will repeat "malicious compliance" from another case
- Dispute involves Apple not allowing Spotify to link to paid subscriptions, giving Apple Music an advantage
- EU ruled Apple was guilty of anti-competitive behavior, fining them $2B which Apple is appealing
- Last antitrust case, Apple said it would take 27% commission from third-party app stores
- Spotify says Apple routinely defies laws and rulings in other markets, so outcome still uncertain