Furthermore, Apple’s move aligns with the European Commission’s stance against the company’s anti-steering rules, which previously prevented music streaming apps from providing in-app links or pricing information for external purchases. Under the new rules, music streaming apps in the European Union can now include links to their websites for purchasing digital music content or services.
While these changes represent a step forward in addressing antitrust concerns, some companies like Spotify remain unsatisfied. Spotify argues that Apple’s decision to charge a commission on purchases made through external links defies the European Commission’s ruling, which stated that Apple must allow music streaming apps to communicate “freely” with users.
