Apple is appealing a €500 million fine from the EU for violating anti-steering rules in the Digital Markets Act. Lawmakers allege Apple prevented developers from directing users to non-Apple app stores for purchases. Despite changes in 2024 aimed at compliance, including supporting alternative app stores and web distribution of apps, the European Commission found these inadequate. The fine, one of the first under the DMA, has led Apple to attempt a new fee structure, including a €0.50 fee for large developers, although it plans to phase this out.
Apple faces a €500 million fine from the EU for violating anti-steering provisions of the Digital Markets Act, appealing the penalty to the EU's General Court.
The EU's Digital Markets Act prohibits companies from directing users away from alternatives that may be less costly, which is the basis for Apple's penalty.
In an effort to comply with the DMA, Apple announced changes in 2024, introducing web distribution of apps and support for alternative app stores. However, these measures were insufficient to satisfy the European Commission.
Apple's revised fee structure included a new €0.50 per-install fee for large developers, but this has been met with criticism and plans to phase it out.
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