Apple’s App Store Rules Illegally Stifle Competition In Europe—Possibly Drawing Billions In Fines, EU Regulator Says

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Apple’s App Store Rules Illegally Stifle Competition In Europe—Possibly Drawing Billions In Fines, EU Regulator Says
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The preliminary findings follow an investigation the bloc launched in March, and claim the App Store rules don’t allow developers to to freely direct customers to alternative payment methods or content outside of Apple’s ecosystem. The findings have been sent to Apple, and the company has a year to defend itself before a final ruling is issued by March 25, 2025, the Commission said.

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