YOUNG财经 漾财经·2025-04-24 11:07Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has fined Apple and a metaverse platform company for violating the Digital Markets Act, with fines of €500 million and €200 million respectively [2][3] Group 1: Apple Inc. - Apple was found to restrict app developers from directing users to third-party channels, depriving users of access to alternative services [2] - The company failed to demonstrate the necessity of these restrictions, and the EU has mandated the immediate removal of such limitations [2] - If Apple does not comply within 60 days, it may face further fines [3] Group 2: Metaverse Platform Company - The metaverse platform company introduced a "consent or pay" model in 2023, requiring users of Facebook and Instagram to either consent to data integration for personalized ads or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience [2] - This model was deemed non-compliant with legal requirements by the EU, leading to the imposed fine [2] - Similar to Apple, the company faces potential additional fines if it does not rectify the situation within the specified timeframe [3]