Apple formally appeals €500 million DMA fine in the EU

As expected, Apple has today formally appealed the €500 million fine it received from the European Commission for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act.

As a refresher, Apple announced major changes to the App Store in the EU in March 2024, including alternative app marketplaces, new business terms for developers, and support for third-party browser engines.

The European Union issued its first fines against Apple and Meta under the DMA in April. The commission said that…