European Union regulators accuse Apple of violating antitrust laws

Published Apr 30 2021 at 12:34 PM GMT

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Regulators in the European Union have accused Apple of violating antitrust laws with its App Store.
The European Commission alleged Friday that Apple has "distorted competition" and "abused its dominant position" in the music streaming market.
Regulators pointed to the company mandating that developers use its in-app purchase system, under which Apple charges a fee on subscriptions, while restricting their ability to inform users about other purchasing methods, The New York Times reports.
"By setting strict rules on the App store that disadvantage competing music streaming services, Apple deprives users of cheaper music streaming choices and distorts competition," Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said.
"This is done by charging high commission fees on each transaction in the App store for rivals and by forbidding them from informing their customers of alternative subscription options.