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Apple breached EU competition rules by restricting app developers

The Guardian — June 24, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Apple has been found in breach of EU competition rules, specifically the Digital Markets Act, for restricting app developers from steering consumers to alternative purchasing channels. The European Commission is investigating Apple's 0.50c core technology fee and new contract terms. This is the third non-compliance investigation since the DMA's introduction in August. Apple claims changes have been made to comply with the law.

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    Apple faces $57.1 billion threat in Europe for violations (Sydney Morning Herald)
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    EU accuses Apple of breaching competition rules with app restrictions (The Washington Post)
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    Apple charged for violating EU DMA rules with anti-steering policies (The Verge)
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    EU regulators say Apple's App Store rules breach tech rules (CNBC)
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    Apple faces potential billion-dollar daily fines for EU law violations (Kotaku)
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  6. [4.9]
    Apple settles EU probe by sharing NFC tech with rivals (Financial Times)
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    Apple faces 'very serious' issues under EU rules (CNBC)
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    EU to charge Apple under digital law for app store competition (Financial Times)
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