EU hits Apple with first-ever fine: €1.8B for stifling music streaming

The EU has fined Apple €1.8bn for stifling music streaming rivals — the first penalty that the bloc has imposed on the tech giant. Antitrust regulators intervened following a complaint made by Spotify back in 2019. The Swedish streaming giant argued that Apple’s App Store rules harmed consumer choice and broke competition law. After a lengthy investigation, the EU took Spotify’s side. Brussels announced on Monday that Apple had unfairly stopped app developers from informing iOS users about cheaper music subscription services available outside the App Store. Known as “anti-steering” provisions, these restrictions are illegal under EU antitrust rules. “For…

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