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No specific confirmation has yet been received regarding any penalties or upcoming actions from the European Commission. There have been no demands placed on Apple to comply either. However, according to Reuters, Apple may submit a special appeal including a fine and specific actions to address anticompetitive issues. It is highly likely that the forthcoming rulings will necessitate changes to Apple's business structure in Europe.
The most vocal critic of Apple's anticompetitive behavior is Spotify, given its direct competition with Apple Music. Until last year, Spotify was also denied access to develop technologies on Apple's platforms such as Siri and WatchOS. In 2020, the Apple One bundle integrated various services including Apple Music, causing upheaval among other music streaming services.The announcement from the European Union Commission comes shortly after the UK initiated an antitrust investigation against Apple.
