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Apple and Meta hit with first fines under Europe's new Digital Markets Act


Following reported delays over political concerns, the European Commission (EC) has penalized Apple and Meta over anti-competitive activities.

Following reported delays over political concerns, the European Commission (EC) has penalized Apple and Meta over anti-competitive activities. Last month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg specifically urged President Trump to intervene on potential EU sanctions around the pay for privacy issue. The Justice Department accused it of squashing competition through acquisition and could force it to sell off key apps like WhatsApp and Instagram.

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