Apple Fights $580 Million App Store Fine in Europe

Core Points - Apple has appealed a $580 million fine imposed by the European Union, claiming it is "unlawful" and exceeds legal requirements [1][2] - The European Commission stated that Apple violated the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by not allowing developers to direct users to make purchases outside of its app store [2] - Apple has updated its EU App Store policies to comply with local regulations, introducing a tiered commission structure of 5% or 13% along with a 2% user acquisition fee [4] Company-Specific Developments - The European Commission also fined Meta $234 million for violating DMA obligations related to consumer data choices [3] - Apple faces ongoing legal challenges regarding its app store practices, including a recent ruling in California requiring the company to allow U.S. developers to direct users to off-site purchases [5] - In a separate issue, a German data protection authority has flagged the DeepSeek AI chatbot app as "illegal content," requiring Apple and Google to decide on its availability in their app stores [6][7]