Apple faces €500m fine over alleged EU law breach

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The European Commission is expected to announce a fine of around €500 million for Apple over allegations of breaking EU law regarding access to its music streaming services. The investigation is focused on whether Apple blocked apps from informing iPhone users about cheaper alternatives to access music subscriptions outside the App Store. The inquiry was initiated following a complaint by Spotify in 2019.

The European Commission is set to fine Apple around €500 million for allegedly breaking EU law over access to its music streaming services. The investigation is looking into whether Apple favored its own services over competitors by blocking apps from informing iPhone users of cheaper alternatives to access music subscriptions outside the App Store.

The inquiry was launched after Spotify filed a complaint in 2019.

 

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