EU Slaps Apple with Record $2 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations
Apple has been fined €1.84 billion by the EU for violating antitrust rules with its App Store policies, which prevented music streaming app developers from informing iOS users about cheaper subscription services available outside of the App Store. The investigation, prompted by a complaint from Spotify, found that Apple's restrictions on communication and marketing deals were illegal. Apple is also facing criticism for its upcoming app distribution rules under the Digital Markets Act, with Spotify and other companies expressing concerns about stifling developers' businesses. This fine marks the first EU penalty against Apple and comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of its App Store policies and NFC restrictions on the iPhone.
- Apple hit with first ever EU fine following Spotify complaint The Verge
- Apple hit with landmark $2 billion EU antitrust fine CNN
- Apple hit with over 1.8 bln euro EU antitrust fine in Spotify case Reuters
- Apple Hit With Near $2 Billion Fine in Europe Over Music-Streaming Apps The Wall Street Journal
- Apple Fined $2 Billion by E.U. for Using App Store to Thwart Competition The New York Times
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