Apple(US:AAPL) Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-12-23 03:01Core Viewpoint - The Italian Competition and Market Authority has fined Apple approximately €98.635 million (around 813 million RMB) for abusing its market dominance through its App Tracking Transparency policy, which was deemed anti-competitive and not necessary for privacy protection [1][1][1] Group 1: Regulatory Action - The fine imposed on Apple is a result of its actions since April 2021, which were found to restrict competition in the mobile operating system market [1] - The authority concluded that Apple's App Tracking Transparency policy was unilaterally enforced, harming the interests of third-party developers [1] Group 2: Impact on Business - The App Tracking Transparency policy was criticized for leading to repeated consent requests, which hindered the collection, association, and use of user data essential for personalized online advertising [1] - This limitation adversely affects the business operations of app developers, advertisers, and advertising intermediary platforms that rely on selling ad space [1]