Spotify ‘Tare Down’ Apple in Europe

Apple’s apps in the App Store last year in their own interests Investigating allegations that it controls the company’s European Union (EU) rules breach he had detected. But this year, it looks like things are going to get a lot more painful for Apple.

With antitrust accusations and extensive regulation, the lawsuit against Apple could escalate, and this could affect the way the company operates in the region. to fundamental changes It looks like it might. According to this, European regulators are more comprehensive, which can force Apple quite a bit. new laws is preparing.

Apple’s credibility will be tested with new laws

Applications in the App Store with new laws how safe is it test is aimed to. However, the EU’s Digital Markets Act is for the services of app makers, despite Apple vehemently opposing the idea. alternative payment methods It is also stated that it will enable them to present Last month, Apple made a small concession and changed developer guidelines to allow the use of alternative payment systems; however, the company still wants to get its share of the total sales.

Moreover, it seems that in connection with a previous investigation into how music streaming works in the EU and how it was launched in the Apple ecosystem. more antitrust charges facing Apple seems to be in greater trouble than previously thought. As part of the investigation that developed over a complaint by Spotify, Apple seems to have a difficult time.

Spotify has previously limited options to Apple and privileging their own applications He complained that he had been treated unfairly, and a lawsuit was subsequently filed in 2019. Apple unequivocally denied Spotify’s anti-competitive conduct charges. rejected and stated that he viewed these claims as misleading rhetoric designed to aid Spotify’s own ambitions.

Now, it is thought that Apple will face a larger ‘monopoly’ charge in the EU as part of this investigation. It’s also against tech giants like Apple, who can use their platforms to gain an edge over promising competitors. a stronger case believed to create. The EU expects it to attack with more antitrust charges in the coming weeks, with an additional declaration of appeal, Reuters reported.