Apple has formally appealed the €500 million ($820 million) fine imposed by the European Commission in April 2025 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

It’s challenging accusations that its App Store rules illegally block developers from steering users to external payment options.

The company maintains that regulators are overreaching and claims the changes required by the DMA exceed what the law demands.

In response to the fine, Apple introduced revisions to its App Store policies in the EU, allowing links to external payment systems and implementing a two-tier fee structure for developers who choose alternative payment methods.

These changes are designed to comply with DMA requirements and avoid penalties.

One consequence of the tightening regulatory environment is that Apple’s Live

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