The Nugget

Spotify's ongoing battle with Apple in Europe continues as the European Commission ruled against Apple in an antitrust action, resulting in a significant fine and ordered changes to App Store rules. Spotify is seeking the ability to provide pricing and subscription options to users without Apple's involvement.

Make it stick

💡 Spotify vs. Apple in Europe - a saga of antitrust and App Store rules.
🎵 Commission's ruling: Anti-steering regulations hit Apple with a hefty fine and mandated changes.
💰 Entitlement program: Apple offers a solution but demands a commission cut.
🛡️ DMA implications: Apple faces scrutiny under the new Digital Markets Act in addition to the ongoing dispute.

Spotify's ongoing legal struggle with Apple in the EU involves attempts to provide pricing information within the app without Apple's interference.
The European Commission ruled against Apple in an antitrust action, fining the tech giant and mandating changes to App Store rules that impact how music streaming services interact with users.

Apple introduced an entitlement program allowing external links for music streaming apps but requires a commission cut, leading Spotify to submit adjusted app versions to avoid fees.
Spotify's efforts to provide users with pricing and subscription options without Apple's commission have led to repeated rejections and an escalating legal dispute.

Apple, classified as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act, faces further investigations and potential non-compliance actions in the EU.
The DMA implications add another layer to the ongoing conflict between Spotify and Apple, with the Commission assessing Apple's adherence to the new regulations.

"Ultimately, what we want is the ability to communicate to our users about prices, better plans." - Harry Clarke
"The question for the commission is whether it addresses it through a non-compliance investigation of the case or through the DMA non-compliance investigation." - Harry Clarke
"We want users to have a better experience, and that’s why the commission reached these conclusions." - Harry Clarke
"Apple is considered a 'gatekeeper' under the new set of laws that went into effect earlier this year and governs how Big Tech operates."
"It has already led Apple to start allowing developers with apps in the EU to use alternative payment options and distribute their apps on alternative app stores."

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