Spotify accuses Apple of preventing it from communicating about payment possibilities outside the App Store. And this in defiance of the new European rules.
One would have thought that the war between Spotify and Apple, in relation to the commission taken by the American company on payments made via the App Store, would come to a halt. Indeed, since the enormous fine of 1.8 billion euros imposed by Brussels, the Cupertino firm has started to comply with the Digital Markets Act, and recently even announced that it would make payments outside the App Store for music streaming. However, Spotify’s latest attempt in this direction seems to have been unsuccessful.
Apple’s rules change without changing
Spotify thought it could have free rein to redirect users of its application to alternative payment methods directly on the internet. Unfortunately, the new version of the application on the App Store, which contained various information on prices charged directly on the web and how to access the interface, was not accepted by Apple.
A version without a direct link to the web page, unlike a previous version, refused last month by Apple, which corresponds according to Spotify “ to the strict minimum provided for by the decision of the European Commission in the music streaming affair. » Which didn’t stop Apple from saying no. Because according to the Cupertino company, Spotify must first integrate Apple’s program intended for applications wishing to offer external payments, membership in the program which entails… the payment of a commission to Apple!
An appeal to the European Commission
Suffice to say that at Spotify, we are obviously furious. And in response to a situation, which in its eyes still does not change, the Swedish company publicly appealed to the European Commission.
“ By charging developers to communicate with consumers through in-app links, Apple continues to violate European law. It is high time for the Commission to enforce its decision so that consumers can derive real and positive benefits from it » explains Spotify’s public affairs boss, Dustee Jenkins, in a text on X.
It now remains to be seen whether the European executive will see this maneuver by Apple as a legal possibility, or as a way of circumventing its Digital Markets Act.
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Despite some minor flaws (including sound quality about to be improved to better meet new market standards), Spotify remains a benchmark in the field of music streaming. With over 200 million regular users worldwide, it is simply the most popular service today. Thanks to total customization of its service, numerous options for subscribing (or the possibility of enjoying it for free), a simple and effective interface, Spotify is undoubtedly here to last and establish itself for many years to come. as a leader.
Despite some minor flaws (including sound quality about to be improved to better meet new market standards), Spotify remains a benchmark in the field of music streaming. With over 200 million regular users worldwide, it is simply the most popular service today. Thanks to total customization of its service, numerous options for subscribing (or the possibility of enjoying it for free), a simple and effective interface, Spotify is undoubtedly here to last and establish itself for many years to come. as a leader.
Source : The Verge, Engadget
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