EU charges Apple with violating bloc rules on Big Tech | Semafor

The European Commission has charged Apple with violating the bloc’s Digital Markets Act on Monday — the first time a tech company has been charged under the Act.

The Commission charged that Apple’s App Store terms prevent app developers from “communicating freely” with their own users — a breach of the DMA.

If the Commission decides against Apple, the company could be fined up to 10% of its global revenue. Apple can make changes to the terms to address the charges and avoid a fine. The Commission has until March to make a final call.

Separately, the EU opened another investigation into Apple’s fees for third-party app developers and app stores.