Spotify is pushing the boundaries in a post-Digital Markets Act (DMA) world, testing Apple’s limits with its iOS app. The music streaming giant recently submitted an update for Apple’s approval, aiming to provide users in Europe with essential pricing and website details, as mandated by the European Commission. However, Apple swiftly rejected the update, sparking controversy.
In a bold move, Spotify called out Apple for “continuing to violate European laws,” emphasizing the importance of empowering EU consumers with necessary information and choices directly within the app. The clash between the tech giants intensifies. pic.twitter.com/tkcXQkRqLy
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During an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Dustee Jenkins, Spotify’s chief public affairs officer, condemned Apple’s practice of charging developers for in-app communication links as a violation of European regulations. Jenkins urged the European Commission to take action and enforce…
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