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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Raziye Akkoc

Apple Hit With 1.8-bn-euro EU Fine For Music Streaming Restrictions

Spotify has been one of the most vocal critics of Apple's changes to comply with the EU's new law, the Digital Markets Act (Credit: AFP)

The EU on Monday hit Apple with a 1.8 billion-euro-fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store.

The iPhone maker immediately vowed to appeal the first ever antitrust fine slapped on Apple by Brussels, the culmination of a case triggered by a complaint by Swedish music streaming giant Spotify.

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