Apple charged with breaking EU competition rules over in-app payments

The company could face a large fine and be forced to change its policies if it fails to convince regulators

(Daniel Law/PA)

Apple has been accused of breaking EU competition rules by abusing its dominant position in the music streaming market with App Store rules on in-app payments.

In a statement of objections sent to the tech giant, the European Commission took issue with Apple forcing other music streamers using the App Store to process in-app payments through Apple’s own system, from which the firm takes a commission.