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Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With Spotify

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Apple has been fined $2 billion by the European Commission for its rivalry with Spotify. The two companies have been in conflict for years, with Spotify accusing Apple of using its dominance to stifle innovation. Spotify filed a complaint in 2019, challenging the restrictions and fees Apple places on developers listing their apps in the App Store. The commission agreed, stating that Apple's restrictions on music streaming companies amounted to unfair trading conditions, resulting in higher prices for consumers. The fine is one of the largest issued against a tech company by the EU.