US EditionSpain's Watchdog Expands Probe Into Apple over App Store Pricing
SPAIN, JUL 28 – Spain's CNMC expanded its probe into Apple after new evidence suggested the company enforces a pricing schedule on app developers, potentially violating EU competition laws.
- On July 29, CNMC said it had broadened a probe into Apple Inc.’s App Store conditions, including its pricing schedule for developers.
- On July 24, Spain’s National Commission of Markets and Competition began an inquiry into alleged unfair commercial terms imposed by Apple Inc. on app developers.
- A maximum 24-month investigation period is set, with potential fines up to 10% of Apple Inc.'s global turnover, and alleges restrictions on informing users about cheaper music subscriptions.
- In its response, Apple Inc. said, `We will continue to engage with the Spanish Competition Authority to ensure our concerns are fully understood`.
- The European Commission's investigations into Apple Inc. for alleged abuse of dominance follow last year's €1.8 billion fine, with behaviors potentially violating EU law.
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Spain's antitrust regulator, the CNMC, is deepening its investigation into Apple's pricing policies on the App Store. The tech giant is facing allegations that it imposed unequal trading conditions on app developers and created an anti-competitive pricing scheme. Here are the details...
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