The European Union has accused Apple of violating digital market laws.
On Tuesday, the European Union brought its first charges under the new digital competition rules against Apple, accusing the company of preventing app developers from guiding users to cheaper options outside the App Store.
The European Commission stated that based on preliminary findings, the restrictions imposed by the iPhone maker on developers using its mobile App Store violate the digital markets laws of the bloc.
These rules, also known as DMA, constitute a wide set of regulations aimed at preventing market dominance in digital markets by tech gatekeepers, enforced with heavy financial penalties.
Following the implementation of DMA in March, the Commission initiated preliminary investigations, including a separate probe into whether Apple allows iPhone users enough flexibility to easily change web browsers. The Commission is also handling similar cases involving Google and Meta.
