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The EU punishes Apple €1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) for streaming violations
The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) for streaming violations. Apple blames Spotify.
Ahead of the impending introduction of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple said in January that it would permit users in the European Union to download apps from stores other than its own. The Swedish music streaming provider Spotify filed a protest with the European Commission, citing dissatisfaction with both the restriction and Apple’s 30% fee, prompting the EU to take a closer look. Apple said, “The decision was reached despite the Commission’s failure to uncover any credible evidence of consumer harm and ignores the realities of a market that is thriving, competitive, and growing fast.’
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