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Apple is appealing a \u20ac500 million fine imposed by the European Commission for alleged anti-competitive practices related to its App Store. The company argues that the fine is excessive and that the EU is overreaching in its regulatory demands, which it claims are confusing for developers and detrimental to users. This legal battle underscores ongoing tensions between US tech giants and European regulators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Apple is appealing a \u20ac500 million fine imposed by the European Commission for alleged anti-competitive practices related to its App Store. 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