EU says Apple distorts competition in music streaming
EU regulators on Friday accused Apple of distorting competition in the music streaming market and faced Spotify on a case that could result in a hefty fine and changes in the iPhone maker's lucrative business practices. The preliminary results start a process for Apple and Spotify to respond. If the case is pursued, EU regulators could ask for concessions and even fine them up to 10% of Apple's global sales or up to $ 27 billion, though they rarely impose the maximum fine. Apple found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission after Spotify complained two years ago that the US tech giant wrongly limited its rivals to its own music streaming service, Apple Music, on iPhones. The EU Competition Ombudsman stated in his so-called notice of objection, which sets out the indictment, the problem related to Apple's restrictive rules for its app store, which force developers to use their own in-app payment system and they are attached to it to prevent u