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It's a post- (DMA) world, and Spotify continues to test what that means for its iOS app. The that it submitted an update for Apple's approval that would allow to display "basic pricing and website information" on its app in Europe and "the bare minimum outlined under the European Commission's ruling in its music streaming case."
In the news, shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Spotify's chief public affairs officer Dustee Jenkins further stated, "By charging developers to communicate with consumers through in-app links, Apple continues to break European law. It's past time for the Commission to enforce its decision so that consumers can see real, positive benefits."
have consistently butted heads over what the latter can and can't do with its iOS app. Following the DMA going into effect, Spotify submitted an update to Apple that would have allowed users to purchase plans directly from the app, but Apple rejected it. Apple did so even though the European Union had just hit it with a nearly for "blocking" alternative music apps. The EU is also investigating Apple, Meta and Google for and charging developers additional fees. As for how Apple will react to Spotify's latest test, we'll just have to wait and see.
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In the news, shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Spotify's chief public affairs officer Dustee Jenkins further stated, "By charging developers to communicate with consumers through in-app links, Apple continues to break European law. It's past time for the Commission to enforce its decision so that consumers can see real, positive benefits."
have consistently butted heads over what the latter can and can't do with its iOS app. Following the DMA going into effect, Spotify submitted an update to Apple that would have allowed users to purchase plans directly from the app, but Apple rejected it. Apple did so even though the European Union had just hit it with a nearly for "blocking" alternative music apps. The EU is also investigating Apple, Meta and Google for and charging developers additional fees. As for how Apple will react to Spotify's latest test, we'll just have to wait and see.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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