The European Commission's investigation is looking into whether Apple is violating the Digital Markets Act

European Union regulators have declared that Apple is violating the bloc's technology rules by not allowing App Store users to use alternative services.

The EU also accuses Apple of violating the Digital Markets Act, as App Store rules "prevent app developers from freely directing users to alternative channels for offers and content".

At the same time, the U.S. corporation charges alternative app stores each However, Apple still charges 50 euro cents for each non-App Store download.

It is noted that Apple could receive a fine of 10 per cent of its total annual turnover if the company is found to be in breach of the Digital Markets Act.

It is known that this year the American corporation made changes to the App Store in the European Union and allowed apps to be downloaded from websites and alternative app shops. However, Apple still charges 50 euro cents for each download not from the App Store.

The European Commission is now investigating whether this is a violation of the law.

On March 25, the European Union launched an investigation into how Apple, Google and Meta adhere to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which aims to limit the companies' influence.