has formally challenged a €1.8 billion antitrust fine issued by the European Union, according to a report. The blocAlong with the fine, the EU instructed Apple to stop blocking rival music-streaming platforms from telling users that they could sign up for their services at a lower cost away from the App Store.claimed it had to increase subscription prices to cover costs related to how Apple runs the App Store.
Spotify's complaint predated the Digital Markets Act coming into force. That law stops defined gatekeepers — including Apple and Play Store operator Google — banning developers from telling users about cheaper ways to pay for their products outside of their app marketplaces. The EU is currentlyThis article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.