On Monday, Apple filed an appeal against the European Union’s decision to impose a €500 million (approximately $580 million) fine for failing to comply with regulations that require companies to allow developers to direct users to external payment options outside the App Store.
The European Commission issued the fine in April, citing Apple’s non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates that developers be permitted to accept payments outside of Apple’s ecosystem.
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In late June, Apple updated its fee structure for app distribution in the EU, introducing a more complex framework that includes an initial acquisition fee, a store services fee, and a core technology commission to accommodate alternative payment methods. This adjustment appears aimed at preventing further penalties from the European Commission.
“We believe the European Commission’s decision—and their unprecedented fine—exceeds legal requirements. Our appeal will demonstrate that the EC is dictating how we operate our store, imposing terms that are confusing for developers and detrimental to users,” Apple stated in a comment to TechCrunch.
SOURCE: TECH CRUNCH
