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Apple Rejects Spotify's Latest EU App Update

Apple's rejection of Spotify's app update underscores ongoing tensions over EU digital market regulations.

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Overview

  • Apple has rejected Spotify's latest iOS app update, which included pricing information for EU users, citing non-compliance with new EU terms.
  • Spotify accuses Apple of imposing a 'new tax' by requiring a 27% commission on in-app links, which Spotify chose not to include.
  • The European Commission is assessing Apple's compliance with its rulings, following a recent €1.84 billion fine for anticompetitive practices.
  • Apple insists that Spotify must adhere to its Music Streaming Services Entitlement for the update to be approved.
  • The dispute highlights broader issues of market control and developer freedom in the EU's digital marketplace.