Spotify condemns Apple’s response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), deeming imposed fees ‘extortion’ and the compliance plan a ‘farce.’ Apple’s move, criticized by Epic Games, triggers a new phase in the ongoing antitrust battle.
In a scathing blog post, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek calls Apple’s announcement “vague and misleading,” accusing the tech giant of creating a distorted choice for app developers. Ek emphasizes the new fees’ impact on larger apps, including WhatsApp, Duolingo, and Spotify itself.
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The DMA compliance, aiming to address anticompetitive practices, faces backlash from major players like Spotify and Epic Games. Ek challenges lawmakers to scrutinize Apple’s actions and urges them not to let years of work be in vain.
As the battle intensifies, the Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) joins the fray, denouncing Apple’s fees as violating the law and undermining competition in the digital market.
Mozilla adds its voice against Apple’s browser rules, characterizing them as ‘painful.’ The tech industry watches closely as tensions rise over regulatory compliance.
