EU Charges Apple with Digital Markets Act Violation

Apple faces potential multi-billion dollar fines for restricting app developers from steering users to alternative payment options.

The European Commission's preliminary findings accuse Apple of breaching the DMA by limiting developers' ability to inform users of cheaper purchasing options outside the App Store.
Apple could be fined up to 10% of its global revenue, approximately $38 billion, if found non-compliant.
The Commission has also opened a new investigation into Apple's Core Technology Fee and other contractual terms for third-party app developers.
Apple has made changes to comply with the DMA but maintains that its current business model adheres to the law.
The Commission's final decision on Apple's compliance is expected by March 2025.