Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Apple Faces New EU Antitrust Charges Over App Store Rules
Imagine Apple has a shopping mall (the App Store) where developers sell their apps.
The EU has a new rule (Digital Markets Act) saying Apple can't stop developers from telling customers about cheaper deals outside of the mall.
If Apple doesn't follow this rule, it could get a big fine, like a percentage of all the money it makes every day!
The EU is giving Apple a warning and a deadline (June 26, 2025) to fix things.
Apple says the rules keep changing, making it hard to follow them.
They've already been fined before and are now under scrutiny again.
Apple may face new EU charges for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act.
The EU is preparing to demand Apple allow developers to inform customers of cheaper deals outside the App Store.
Apple could face fines up to 5% of its daily worldwide revenue if it fails to comply by June 26, 2025.
Apple claims the EU's regulations are constantly changing, making compliance difficult.
Apple was previously fined $579 million for DMA violations and €1.8 billion for anti-competitive behavior in the music streaming market.
- Who
- Apple and EU antitrust watchdogs.
- What
- Apple faces potential new charges from the EU for allegedly violating digital market regulations.
- When
- Apple must comply with EU demands by June 26, 2025.
- Where
- European Union.
- Why
- Because of alleged violations of the EU's Digital Markets Act regarding the App Store.
EU Regulators
Apple
Developer Communication
EU Regulators
Apple should allow developers to inform customers of deals outside the App Store.
Apple
Apple restricts developers' ability to inform customers about deals outside the App Store.
DMA Compliance
EU Regulators
Apple's actions violate the DMA and harm competition.
Apple
Apple complies with the EU DMA.
- Company
- Apple Inc.
- Regulatory Body
- European Union (EU)
- Alleged Violation
- Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Possible Penalty
- Up to 5% of daily worldwide revenue
- Previous Fine
- $579 million (DMA), €1.8 billion (music streaming)
- Compliance Deadline
- June 26, 2025