Spotify and Epic Games call Apple's revised DMA compliance plan ‘confusing,' ‘illegal' and ‘unacceptable'

Core Viewpoint - Apple faces criticism from Spotify and Epic Games regarding its revised compliance plan for the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which includes new fees and perceived non-compliance with DMA requirements [1][3]. Fee Structure Changes - Apple introduced two new fees: an "Initial Acquisition Fee" for connecting users with apps through the App Store during the first 12 months, and a "Store Services Fee" that applies on a fixed basis for ongoing purchases of digital goods and services [2]. - The new fees replace the previously proposed "Core Technology Fee," but developers still incur costs even if they opt out of Apple's DMA rules [2]. Industry Reactions - Spotify criticized the new fee structure, claiming it could demand up to a 25% fee for basic user communication, which contradicts DMA requirements [3]. - Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney labeled the new fees as "malicious compliance" and illegal, particularly highlighting a 15% fee imposed on users migrating to competing app stores [4].