Apple may be fined for violating the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA). If the decision goes into effect, Apple will be the first company to face fines under the law. This information is known in the report of the news agency Reuters.
The antitrust law came into effect last year. Last June, EU regulators alleged that iPhone maker Apple violated technology standards. This was the first complaint against Apple by the Commission under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
According to various sources, the penalty is likely to be imposed this month. However, this schedule is subject to change. This fine will increase the pressure on Apple. Because EU regulators are trying to ensure a level playing field for smaller companies.
Last March, Brussels fined Apple 184 million euros ($201 million). That's because Apple stifled competition from music streaming rivals by imposing restrictions on its App Store.
Apple is also facing scrutiny for imposing new fees on app developers. Violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) can result in fines of up to 10 percent of a company's global annual revenue.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect earlier this year. This forces Apple to allow users to set their preferred default web browser on the iPad. It also forced Apple's operating system to allow alternative app stores and to provide headphones and smart pencils with access to iPadOS features.
Apple and the European Commission have not commented on the fine.
Last September, Apple lost a long-running case with the European Union, forcing the company to pay 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland.
A Bloomberg reporter said regulators were preparing to impose fines because Apple did not allow app developers to operate cost-effective offers for users outside the App Store.
Meanwhile, the sale of iPhone 16 has been banned in Indonesia. The ban was imposed because local products were not used in the manufacturing of iPhones. However, this device can be used by buying an iPhone from outside the country and paying the prescribed tax.
