Spotify's Strategic Play to Challenge Apple's Dominance

Spotify, a music streaming service, has been trying to weaken Apple's power over its app store.

Apple takes a cut of the money made on its apps.

Spotify complained about these rules because it made their service more expensive than Apple's.

They worked with others, like Epic Games (the makers of Fortnite), to push for changes.

In Europe, they convinced regulators to fine Apple and create new rules.

The goal is to allow apps to interact with customers outside of Apple's control to make things fairer.