EU questions whether Apple has changed anything after its $1.95 billion fine

Following the European Union's fining Apple for blocking music streaming firms from promoting cheaper alternatives to the App Store, regulators are assessing whether Apple has now complied.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 26

Spotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to EC

Ten years and a $2 billion fine later, Apple is still upsetting EU favorite Spotify but this time, because the company isn't making App Review for the company any faster than it is for other developers.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 13

Neil Young tries excusing his return to Spotify by saying Apple Music is now as bad

Two years after pulling his music from Spotify in protest over the Joe Rogan podcast, Neil Young claims Apple Music and most streamers are all as bad — so he might as well be on all of them.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 12

European Union smacks Apple with $2 billion fine over music streaming

The European Union has levied a massive fine against Apple for anticompetitive behavior in a market that it does not hold the dominant position — music streaming.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 78

Spotify, Epic complain again that Apple won't be in compliance with the DMA

Spotify, Epic, Proton, and dozens of others have signed a letter to the European Commission, demanding the agency look into Apple's lack of compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 20

Apple believes Spotify wants a free ride, and the EU may just give it to them

Despite evidence that Apple has worked with Spotify and other competitors, Apple appears to expect that the European Commission will rule against the company based on the music competition probe.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 21

Apple Music beta trials new feature for importing Spotify playlists

The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android includes screens prompting users to import their playlists from other services, such as Spotify.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Apple faces 500M euro fine following EU music probe

Apple may be the target of a 500 million euro ($538 million) fine from the European Commission, with the regulator expected to impose the charge following its competition probe into how it treats Apple Music's competitors.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 64

Joe Rogan show returns to Apple Podcasts

Over 2,000 episodes of "The Joe Rogan Experience" are now available on Apple Podcasts as star ends exclusivity deal with Spotify.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 13

Apple's EU App Store changes are extortion, says Spotify

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is unhappy with Apple's new App Store changes affecting the European Union, declaring elements of the plan "extortion, plain and simple."

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 29

Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect

Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

YouTube and Spotify also won't offer any apps on Apple Vision Pro

Like Netflix, YouTube and Spotify won't be building specialized apps for Apple Vision Pro, nor will they allow their iPad apps to run on the hardware.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 27

Spotify head wants UK to show leadership and stop Apple's App Store dominance

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple's dominance with the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 19

Spotify speaks out against Apple's 30% commission fee — again

Spotify has once again voiced concern over Apple's 30% commission on App Store apps that mostly doesn't apply to it, stating it harms competition and limits consumer choice.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 29

Spotify's AI DJ expands to 50 countries around the world

Spotify is bringing its AI-based DJ feature to more markets, expanding the feature's reach six months after launch in North America as it continues to compete against Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

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