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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Alex Hern

TechScape: Why the EU is taking a €500m bite out of Apple

The EU’s complaint with Apple continues.
The EU’s complaint with Apple continues. Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

Another week, another clash between Apple and European regulators. According to the Financial Times, the company is facing a massive fine for alleged anti-competitive conduct in its music streaming business. From its story:

The fine, which is in the region of €500mn and is expected to be announced early next month, is the culmination of a European Commission antitrust probe into whether Apple has used its own platform to favour its services over those of competitors.

The probe is investigating whether Apple blocked apps from informing iPhone users of cheaper alternatives to access music subscriptions outside the App Store.

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