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ARTICLE · 12 MARCH 2024

EC Fines Apple $2 Billion For Abusing Power In Music Streaming App Market

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The European Commission has fined Apple more than €1.8 billion ($2 billion) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market for the distribution of music streaming apps...

GlobalAntitrust/Competition Law
Tom Hagy
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The European Commission has fined Apple more than €1.8 billion ($2 billion) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users ("iOS users") through its App Store. Apple drew the fine by restricting app developers from informing iOS users about alternative and cheaper music subscription services available outside of the app. Anti-steering policies violate the European Union's antitrust rules.

Apple is the sole provider of an App Store where developers can distribute their apps to iOS users throughout the European Economic Area. Apple controls every aspect of the iOS user experience and sets the terms and conditions that developers need to abide by to be present on the App Store and be able to reach iOS users in the EEA.

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