Tag: digital markets act

Apple has until June 22 to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act or face recurring penalties, following a €500 million fine for anti-steering violations. The European Commission ruled that Apple’s restrictions on developers promoting and linking to alternative payment…

Apple has reapproved Fortnite for the U.S. App Store, five years after it was removed due to a payment dispute with Epic Games. The move follows a recent court ruling favoring Epic, which prohibits Apple from restricting or charging fees…

Brazil has ruled that Apple must allow sideloading on iPhones within 90 days or face daily fines, citing its compliance with similar EU regulations. The case challenges Apple’s App Store fees and control over in-app payments. This fight matters for…

Epic Games is planning to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee (CTF) for developers in the EU who distribute their apps through the Epic Games Store for one year. This move is part of Epic's effort to attract developers to its…

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to fine Apple for failing to fully comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding App Store policies. Although Apple has recently adjusted its rules to permit EU developers to promote external purchase options,…

Apple, in response to the EU's ruling on its App Store anti-steering policies, has announced changes that allow developers more freedom to link to external payment methods. Developers can now use dynamic URLs and in-app web views for these links.…

Apple faces a new antitrust investigation from Spain’s competition authority, CNMC, over alleged unfair trading conditions in the App Store. Potential penalties could reach up to 10% of Apple’s global turnover. This adds to Apple's regulatory challenges in Europe, including…

The European Commission criticized Apple for restricting developers from promoting cheaper purchasing options outside the App Store and charging excessive fees, potentially breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple claims its compliance efforts are sufficient. A final decision is expected…

Antstream will be the first official game streaming app on the iPhone, launching on June 27. The platform offers over 1,300 retro games from various old-school platforms and will be available with an introductory pricing offer. This move follows Apple's…

Spotify's ongoing battle with Apple in Europe revolves around antitrust complaints and compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Spotify accuses Apple of stifling innovation by taking up to 30% of subscription fees and restricting communication about external subscription…