Report: Apple will be fined by EU for alleged violation of DMA

Apple is reportedly about to face a fine from the EU over alleged violations of the DMA (Digital Markets Act). The move would mark the first major act by the EU against Apple since President Trump took office and warned against EU interference with US companies. Apple expected to receive ‘modest’ fine from EU for its alleged DMA shortcomings Foo Yun Chee writes for Reuters: Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in their power, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday. Both companies have been in the European Commission’s crosshairs since last year for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act which could cost companies as much as 10% of their global annual sales. We had heard previously that the EU was about to come to a decision regarding Apple’s compliance with the DMA. EU competition chief Teresa Ribera was said to have a ruling ready by the end of March, and now it seems that timeline w ... Read full article.