EU Demands Apple Halt Geo-Blocking on Media Services

The European Commission has given Apple one month to address geo-blocking practices that restrict EU consumers based on their location.

The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network have identified potentially unlawful geo-blocking practices on Apple's media services.
Apple's geo-blocking practices limit access to apps, payment methods, and interfaces based on the user's country of residence.
The EU's Geo-Blocking Regulation, enacted in 2018, prohibits such discrimination to ensure a unified digital market across member states.
Apple has been notified and given a month to propose solutions, failing which it may face enforcement actions, including fines.
This action is part of the EU's broader effort to regulate tech giants and ensure compliance with its digital market rules.