Apple appeals EU's €500M fine over App Store payment restraints

Group 1 - Apple has filed an appeal against the EU's decision to impose a €500 million fine for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act [1] - The European Commission issued the fine in April, stating that Apple did not allow developers to accept payments outside of the App Store [1] - In late June, Apple revised its fee structure for app distribution in the EU to include an initial acquisition fee, a store services fee, and a core technology commission [2] Group 2 - Apple argues that the European Commission's decision and fine exceed legal requirements and impose confusing business terms on developers [3] - The company believes that the mandated changes are detrimental to users [3]