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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jasper Jolly

UNBELIEVABLE: Apple faces possible 500m fine from eu over music streaming access - The Untold Story

the Apple app store icon
Spotify lodged a complaint in 2019 claiming that Apple limits choice and competition in its app store by charging a 30% fee on all purchases. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP

Apple is reportedly facing a €500m fine from the EU over restrictions on access to music streaming services, in what would be a landmark blow to the US tech company.

The European Commission is investigating whether Apple blocked music streamers from telling users about cheaper ways to subscribe outside its app store where it takes a significant cut of revenues.

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