Apple will reportedly face EU fine under new competition law
Nov 14, 2024
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Matt Binder, a Senior tech reporter for Mashable, dives into Apple's looming fine from the EU under the Digital Markets Act. He discusses how this ruling targets Apple's App Store practices, particularly its restrictions on app developers. The conversation highlights Epic Games' strategic moves to create alternative marketplaces and examines the broader implications of these regulations on Big Tech. They also touch on how these changes may lead to a more open digital landscape in Europe, impacting consumer options significantly.
Apple is the first Big Tech company facing fines under the EU's Digital Markets Act for restricting app market competition.
The EU's regulations signal a transformative shift in tech policies, allowing developers to establish alternative app stores beyond Apple's control.
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EU Regulations and Apple's App Store
The European Union has enforced new regulations impacting Apple's App Store practices, marking a significant shift in how tech giants operate. Apple faces potential fines under the Digital Markets Act for restricting app developers from directing users to alternative purchasing options, as seen in the case with Fortnite's absence from the iOS platform. Under these regulations, developers can now create alternative app stores, allowing users to access apps without complying with Apple's stringent rules. This has prompted Apple to make changes, such as adopting the USB-C standard, demonstrating the tangible influence of EU policies on U.S. tech companies.
Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the European Union, and it could be a hefty one. It’s the first Big Tech company to be slapped with a financial penalty under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which went into effect last year. The law, aimed at spurring competition in digital markets, requires Big Tech companies designated as “gatekeepers” to change policies that lock consumers into their products. Like, say, the walled garden of the Apple App Store. EU regulators ruled that Apple violated the DMA by failing to fully support app developers “steering” consumers to alternative marketplaces. It’s a story Matt Binder, a senior tech reporter for Mashable, has been following.
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