Apple strongly objected to the European Commission's actions in connection with the planned changes in App Storu, which were to respond to the requirements of European legislation. According to AppThe Commission is deliberately delaying the approval of their plan, even though it was officially submitted in October 2025. The company said in a statement to the server Bloomberg she said it was "political obstruction and rule-shifting."
Tensions escalated after Ukrainian company MacPaw announced the closure of alternative store Setapp Mobile in the EU. The reason is said to be "complex business conditions" that do not match their current model. Apple tvI am sorry that this decision nestand that there is little demand for alternative stores in Europe.
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The European Commission is reportedly preparing to blame Apple from not simplifying its terms for alternative app stores, which is said to be one of the main obstacles why Setapp Mobile is ending. Apple but he argues that it is precisely because of the lack of response from the Commission that the changes have not yet been implemented.
European legislation, specifically the Digital Markets Act (DMA), allows alternative marketplaces with applications outside the main ones to operate in the EU. App Store. Apple is trying to meet the requirements of the law, but is facing inaction and obstruction from the European Commission. The dispute highlights the strained relationship between American technology giants and European regulators. Whether Apple sononeThe coming weeks will show whether he will enforce the changes or face further fines.
