Spotify files anti-trust complaint against Apple over 'app tax' in the EU
Spotify is fighting back. The company has today (March 13) announced that it is filing an anti-trust complaint against Apple with the European Commission, regarding the latter company’s controversial ‘app tax’. Apple currently charges any third-party app developer a 30% commission on all sales made through the App Store – including music streaming subscriptions. As Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek argues in a new blog post: “In recent years, Apple has introduced rules to the App Store that purposely limit choice and stifle innovation at the expense of the user experience – essentially acting as both a player and referee to deliberately disadvantage other app developers. After trying unsuccessfully to resolve the issues directly with Apple, we’re now requesting that the EC take action to ensure fair competition.” Maximilien Mathevon - Album "Try If You Like" He adds: “Apple requires that Spotify and other digital services pay a 30% tax on purchases made through ...