It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store.
The firm had prevented streaming services from informing users of payment options outside the Apple app store, the European Commission said.
The European Commission's decision was triggered by a complaint by Swedish music streaming service Spotify, which was unhappy about the restriction and Apple's 30% fee.. "The primary advocate for this decision, and the biggest beneficiary, is Spotify, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden. In January, Apple announced plans to allow EU customers to download apps outside of their own app store, as the introduction of the Digital Markets Act drew closer.
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