Apple's App Store rules are Inexperienced Experience Of The Summer (2015)unfair, the European Commission has concluded following a year-long investigation.
The EU launched a formal investigation into Apple's App Store rules last June, following a complaint by Spotify in 2019, which claimed that Apple's App Store rules make it impossible for the company to stay competitive.
Now, Europe's preliminary conclusion is that Apple is in breach of Europe's competition law.
"Our preliminary conclusion is that Apple abused its dominant position for the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store and distorted competition in the music streaming market," the EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager said in a statement Friday.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
In a nutshell, the EU has found that Apple's App Store fees leave streaming services such as Spotify and Deezer no choice but to pass them onto consumers — if they want to stay competitive with Apple's own Apple Music service.
SEE ALSO: Apple's new M2 chip might start shipping this summerSpotify CEO Daniel Ek called the decision a "big day" on Twitter. "We are one step closer to creating a level playing field, which is so important for the entire ecosystem of European developers," he wrote.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Apple once again rejected the EU's findings.
"Once again, they want all the benefits of the App Store but don’t think they should have to pay anything for that," the company said in a statement. "The Commission’s argument on Spotify’s behalf is the opposite of fair competition."
Apple now has 12 weeks to formally respond to EU's objections. Failing to make changes to its App Store rules, it could be fined up to 10 percent of its annual revenue, which, for Apple, might mean billions of dollars.
Topics Apple
AMD Radeon RX 550 + Intel Pentium G4560
To Be Enjoyed by Dan Piepenbring
The Morning News Roundup for July 14, 2014
What We’re Loving: Voyeurism, Privacy, the King of the Monkeys by The Paris Review
Best keyboard deals: Save on Asus gaming keyboards at Amazon
Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude
Smuthound by Dan Piepenbring
SpaceX's Starlink will provide free satellite internet to families in Texas school district
The Morning News Roundup for July 22, 2014
Samsung Unpacked stream is set for May 12, 2025
Philosophy of the World
The Morning News Roundup for July 3, 2014
The Morning News Roundup for June 30, 2014
Best headphones deal: Save up to 51% on Beats at Amazon
An Interview with Donald Margulies
The Morning News Roundup for July 21, 2014
Regina and Louise
Best iPad deal: Save $132 on Apple iPad (10th Gen)
Still Moving by Rowan Ricardo Phillips
Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian had their dream babyWhite House visit includes mind10 financial advisors on what President Trump means for your money planPolitician explains what a Tupac Shakur is to parliamentNYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for June 18: Tips to solve Connections #268'You're the Worst' actress calls out Hollywood's complicity in electing TrumpAaron Sorkin pens impassioned letter to daughter on Trump winFollowing Leonard Cohen on Facebook made it feel like he was your familyLeonard Cohen's fans remember him with their favorite quotesReinhardt saves 'Overwatch' team by essentially jumping on a grenadePeople were too busy shopping on Singles' Day to eatInstagram is making big changes to StoriesThe audacity of optimism about Barack ObamaESPN is making an XFL documentary and we're already excitedAmerican Airlines replaces Gogo inHow, where and when you can finally buy the NES ClassicRemember when Trump hated Obama? Here's a refresherPowerful Mannequin Challenge video highlights the Black Lives Matter movementBlac Chyna and Rob Kardashian had their dream babyFollowing Leonard Cohen on Facebook made it feel like he was your family Mudbone, Sinbad, and the Typhoon Kid: A Pirate's Life for Me by Ted Scheinman What We’re Loving: Pulp Fiction, Struggles, Kuwait by The Paris Review Apple will sell the Vision Pro via an appointment And just like that, Gloria Steinem makes a cameo in 'Sex and the City' What We’re Loving: Roman Britain, Soccer, Karaoke by The Paris Review Hate groups are moving to encrypted online platforms, making them harder to track OK, I admit some TikTok recipes are actually kind of great Google Play Store will soon let Android users download gambling apps Catflexing: The Catlover’s Guide to Weight Training Aerobics and Stretching by Sadie Stein Hollywood Indian by Katie Ryder Threads needs user Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 6 Wretched Writing, and Other News by Sadie Stein On Occasion, I Write Pretty Well And Tremble by Sadie Stein Sex on the Beach by M.J. Moore 'The Crowded Room' is based on a disturbing true story 'Peaky Blinders' responds to anti 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for July 6 Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 7
1.8835s , 10107.6015625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Inexperienced Experience Of The Summer (2015)】,Information Information Network