Apple responds to ‘unprecedented’ €500m EU penalty
Apple has pushed back firmly against a recent decision by the European Union to impose a €500 million fine, describing the penalty as “unwarranted” and “unprecedented” in scope. The fine, announced as part of an antitrust investigation, has reignited debates over the regulation of major technology firms operating within the European single market, as well as broader questions about competition, consumer choice, and digital fairness.The European Commission, which serves as the EU’s executive arm, accused Apple of engaging in anticompetitive practices by restricting music streaming services from informing users about alternative, and often cheaper, subscription options outside Apple’s App Store…