EU Accuses Apple of Breaking App Store Rules
Jun 24, 2024 14:07
European Union regulators accuse Apple of violating new digital competition rules by restricting app developers from directing users to other platforms. The EU Commission says Apple's actions breach the Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent tech giants from dominating digital markets.
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London, Jun 24 (AP) European Union regulators accused Apple on Monday of breaking new rules on digital competition by preventing software developers on its App Store from steering users to other venues.
The European Commission said that according to the preliminary findings of its investigation, the iPhone maker had breached the 27-nation bloc's Digital Markets Act.
The rulebook, also known as the DMA, is a sweeping set of regulations aimed at preventing tech giants from cornering digital markets.
The commission, the bloc's executive arm, said Apple's rules for its App Store prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.
Apple Inc said over the past several months, it has made a number of changes to comply with the DMA in response to feedback from developers and the European Commission.
We are confident our plan complies with the law, the company said.
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