EU Expected to Ban Apple's App Store Anti-Steering Rules Following Spotify Complaint

The decision could also include a hefty fine, potentially up to 10% of Apple's annual sales in the EU.

The European Union is expected to impose a ban on Apple's App Store anti-steering rules, which prevent music streaming services like Spotify from directing users to alternative subscription options outside the App Store.
The decision, slated for early next year, could also include a fine of up to 10% of Apple's annual sales in the EU.
The investigation was initiated nearly four years ago following a complaint from Spotify, which claimed it had to increase its subscription prices to cover costs associated with Apple's App Store rules.
Apple's anti-steering rules have been criticized for creating a poor user experience and giving Apple's own apps an unfair advantage over competing ones.
Despite potential losses, some argue that the change would not significantly hurt Apple financially and could lead to improved user experiences and fairer competition.