Apple faces potential fines billions of euros after EU regulators announced the tech giant’s App Store violates the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). 🌍 The European Commission claims Apple’s rules restrict app developers from directing users to alternative payment options—a move seen as stifling competition. 💡
This marks the first formal charge under the DMA, designed to rein in Big Tech dominance. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager warned Apple’s current terms block developers from freely negotiating with customers. 📉
While Apple allows “link-outs” to external websites, regulators argue the fees for customer referrals are “excessive” and undermine fair play. 🚫 The company says it’s made changes to comply but could face a final decision by March 2025. ⏳
With global tech policies under scrutiny, this clash highlights growing tensions between regulators and Silicon Valley. Who’ll blink first? 🤔
