The chapter dives into the EU's hefty fine on Apple for anti-competitive App Store practices, specifically related to music services offering cheaper deals outside the platform. It explores Apple's response, accusations against Spotify, and the broader issue of competition regulations in tech markets. The discussion delves into the implications of Apple's control over the app store, anti-steering rules, and the European Commission's stance on consumer harm and competition in the digital music market.
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