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Spotify cries foul over Apple’s app review process

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:41:07 +0000

Spotify has accused Apple of deliberately holding back approval for an updated version of its iOS app, claiming the tech giant is failing to comply with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The music streaming giant submitted an updated app to Apple’s App Store on March 5th, just days before the DMA... Read more »

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EU to rule against Apple in App Store battle with Spotify

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:09:04 +0000

EU regulators have reportedly sided against tech giant Apple in its prolonged battle with Spotify over App Store policies. The crux of the matter revolves around Apple’s alleged “anti-steering” rules, accused of inhibiting platforms like Spotify from effectively promoting alternative payment methods. This ruling – set to impact not only the music-streaming industry but also... Read more »

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Apple and Google ‘hold data hostage’ with their platform rules, Senate told

Ryan Daws — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:49:21 +0000

During a hearing, US senators were told Apple and Google “hold data hostage” with their platform rules. The two largest mobile platform-holders are under scrutiny from the Senate anti-trust committee and smaller companies such as Spotify, Tile, and Tinder-owner Match have been airing their grievances. Kirsten Daru, Tile’s General Counsel, said: “We welcome competition but... Read more »

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