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Apple Faces EU Scrutiny Over Potential Digital Markets Act Violations

EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager highlights serious concerns about Apple's compliance with new digital regulations.

  • The European Commission has raised significant issues regarding Apple's App Store practices under the Digital Markets Act.
  • Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition chief, expressed surprise at the severity of the non-compliance suspicions.
  • Apple could face substantial fines if found in breach of the Digital Markets Act, potentially up to $1 billion per day.
  • The investigation, which includes other tech giants like Google and Meta, aims to curb anti-competitive behaviors.
  • Formal charges against Apple are expected soon, but the company may avoid them by making regulatory concessions.
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