Dutch watchdog postpones ruling on Apple fees on dating apps, awaits EU action
It added that Apple recently adjusted its rates in light of these discussions and the U.S. firm has announced that it will make further adjustments later this year.
In June, a Dutch court confirmed the watchdog's ruling saying that Applehad abused its dominant position by imposing unfair conditions on providers of dating apps in the App Store.
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