Apple accuses Europe of 'delay tactics' following alternative app store collapse
3 months ago
- #Digital Markets Act
- #Apple
- #European Commission
- Apple accuses the European Commission (EC) of using 'political delay tactics' to probe and fine the company.
- The EC reportedly plans to blame Apple for the shutdown of third-party app store Setapp due to complex business terms.
- Apple was forced to allow third-party app marketplaces under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) but imposed fees and rules.
- The EC fined Apple $500 million for 'non-compliance' with DMA rules on steering users to alternative payments.
- Apple proposed changes to its pricing model (Core Technology Commission), but the EC has not approved them.
- Setapp's developer shut down its store, citing Apple's complex terms as incompatible with its business model.
- Apple claims the EC refuses to allow requested changes and is unfairly targeting the company with fines.
- The EC states it is in constant dialogue with Apple to achieve DMA compliance and find solutions.