Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply

Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy

After levying a €500 million fine against Apple in April, the European Commission (EC) says that Apple is still out of compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and has less than 30 days remaining to comply. The DMA requires that Apple allow developers to inform their customers about sales or other offers outside the App Store. In the 68-page document released today from the EC's April decision, the commission found that Apple's policies wer…

Within the European Union, Apple is undergoing intensive analysis of the way in which it implements the DMA rules. They want to make the market fairer and provide tools to...

Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply

The European Commission has published its full ruling against Apple’s App Store practices in the EU and said Apple is still not complying

Apple Fined €500 Million by EU for Breaking Digital Markets Act

The European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) reached a new enforcement milestone on April 23, 2025, when Apple was fined €500 million for failing to comply with key DMA obligations, particularly Article 5(4) regarding anti-steering provisions. The EU’s latest action underscores both the Commission’s willingness to use its regulatory muscle and the shifting landscape for gatekeeper platforms operating in the EU, as reported by PYMNTS. Regu…

Europe threatens Apple with additional fines

Apple must change the App Store in the European Union again or face more huge fines.

EU to Apple: Nice Try, But Your App Store Still Breaks the Rules

In April, the EU fined Apple a staggering €500 million for allegedly violating the region’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple was also issued a cease-and-desist order and required to make changes to its App Store. Apple claims it complied, but according to the EU, it found that the App Store is still in violation of the DMA. Apple’s App Store still violates the DMA According to the European Commission’s full ruling against Apple, the Cupertino co…