It is a post-Digital Markets Act (DMA) world, and Spotify continues to check what which means for its iOS app. The music streamer announced that it submitted an replace for Apple’s approval that might enable Spotify to show “fundamental pricing and web site data” on its app in Europe and “the naked minimal outlined below the European Fee’s ruling in its music streaming case.”
“Apple continues to interrupt European legislation,” and sadly which means we nonetheless can’t give EU shoppers the data they want and the alternatives they deserve in our app. Right here’s what we imply. pic.twitter.com/tkcXQkRqLy
— Spotify Information (@SpotifyNews) April 24, 2024
Within the information, shared in a submit on X (previously Twitter), Spotify’s chief public affairs officer Dustee Jenkins additional said, “By charging builders to speak with shoppers by in-app hyperlinks, Apple continues to interrupt European legislation. It is previous time for the Fee to implement its choice so that customers can see actual, constructive advantages.”
Apple and Spotify have constantly butted heads over what the latter can and might’t do with its iOS app. Following the DMA going into impact, Spotify submitted an replace to Apple that might have allowed customers to buy plans immediately from the app, however Apple rejected it. Apple did so regardless that the European Union had simply hit it with an almost $2 billion fine for “blocking” various music apps. The EU can be investigating Apple, Meta and Google for self-preferencing and charging builders extra charges. As for a way Apple will react to Spotify’s newest take a look at, we’ll simply have to attend and see.
Replace, April 25 2024, 8:45AM ET: Apple has rejected Spotify’s replace. “Apple has as soon as once more defied the European Fee’s choice, rejecting our replace for making an attempt to speak with clients about our costs except we pay Apple a brand new tax. Their disregard for shoppers and builders is matched solely by their disdain for the legislation,” a Spotify spokesperson informed Engadget.
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