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Apple charged for violating EU DMA rules with anti-steering policies

The Verge — June 24, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: The EU charges Apple for violating DMA rules by enforcing anti-steering policies on its App Store, hindering competition. Apple faces investigations for supporting alternative iOS app stores in Europe. Margrethe Vestager states Apple restricts steering, crucial for app developers' independence. Apple could be fined up to 10% of its global revenue, around $38 billion. The company previously faced a $2 billion fine for similar practices. New investigations focus on Core Technology Fee and developer rules.

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    EU accuses Apple of breaching competition rules with app restrictions (The Washington Post)
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    Apple breached EU competition rules by restricting app developers (The Guardian)
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    EU regulators say Apple's App Store rules breach tech rules (CNBC)
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    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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