The European Commission has formally announced today its preliminary view that Apple is in breach of the Digital Markets Act, surrounding App Store anti-steering rules.
Additionally, the commission is also officially investigating Apple’s ‘alternative business terms’ that allow app developers to release apps outside of the App Store. This includes whether the Core Technology Fee per-install payment structure, and how many steps it takes to allow and install an app marketplace, are in compliance with the DMA rules.
The preliminary decision on anti-steering now gives time for Apple to officially respond, before the Commission makes its judgment. If Apple was found to be in breach, as alleged, it could face fines up to 10% of the company’s worldwide revenue.
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