Apple Poised to Offer App Store Changes to Dodge More EU Fines
Apple Inc. is poised to offer further App Store changes to appease European Union antitrust watchdogs who issued an ultimatum after doling out a €500 million ($580 million) fine.
The iPhone maker's proposal — due by June 26 — would make it easier for third-party developers to direct customers away from the Apple ecosystem to make software purchases, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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