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technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Spotify's Battle with Apple: App Update Woes and Antitrust Concerns"

Spotify complains to the European Commission that Apple has not approved its app update that includes subscription pricing and links to its website, despite the EC's ruling that Apple must remove anti-steering provisions. Apple's delay conflicts with its claim of reviewing app submissions within 24 hours and the EC's timeline for adoption. The ruling is separate from the app ecosystem changes made by Apple in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act, which allows Spotify to distribute its app to EU users outside the App Store but requires it to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee.

via MacRumors|

#antitrust-rules #app-update #apple

businesstech2 years ago•2 min saved

EU Court Rejects TikTok's Challenge to Antitrust Rules, Faces Probe Over Minors' Risks

TikTok's request to delay being designated as a "gatekeeper" under the EU's Digital Markets Act has been rejected by the EU court, meaning it will have to comply with the strict antitrust rules that go into effect in March. The court found that ByteDance failed to demonstrate the urgency required for the request. This decision comes as TikTok faces a separate EU probe into its content moderation rules for minors under the Digital Services Act.

via The Verge|

#antitrust-rules #businesstech #bytedance

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Tech Giants Unite to Challenge EU's Digital Antitrust Rules and Gatekeeper Status

TikTok's owner ByteDance and Meta (formerly Facebook) have filed legal challenges against the European Commission's new enforcement regime for digital competition. They argue that their services have been wrongly labeled and targeted under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Other tech giants, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, may also challenge the new rules. These companies have until November 16 to file their legal paperwork. The designated "gatekeeper" companies can ask the EU's General Court to cancel individual decisions or file appeals on the Commission's probes. However, experts suggest that challenging the Commission may not be in the companies' best interest as they navigate compliance negotiations.

via POLITICO Europe|

#antitrust-rules #digital-markets-act #eu

business3 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Settles Overcharging Lawsuit for US Play Store Customers"

Google has reached a tentative settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by 21 million consumers who claimed that the company overcharged its customers on the U.S. Google Play Store in violation of federal antitrust rules. The details of the settlement were not disclosed, and Google has denied any wrongdoing. The settlement must receive court approval, and it does not resolve pending complaints from other companies regarding Google's app store practices.

via Fox Business|

#antitrust-rules #business #google