Spotify accuses Apple of unfair competition and monopoly before the European Commission

Spotify's lawsuit against Apple over the App Store, accusing the Cupertino company of unfair competition and having a monopoly.

The accusations between large companies are usually due to patents or theft of information. The limit to date was the monopoly lawsuits, something that is not done because in the end they would end up all against all. Well, Spotify this same month of March sued Apple before the European Commission. As you can guess, the complaint is about monopoly and also about unfair competition. From the music application they say that the conditions of the App Store are absurdly strict. They also claim that they establish "intentional limits to stifle innovation"

Spotify does not cut itself and sues Apple against the European Commission

From the music application, they emphasize that they have no problem with Apple Music, their direct competition. The Swedes emphasize that the problem is that they intend to “benefit through unfair advantages”. It seems that Spotify have tried to make the Cupertino people reason privately, but they have gone through a lot. Faced with such pasotism, they have chosen to go the legal way and it will be the European Union who investigates it.

As the Financial Times has learned, the Commission has already launched a formal investigation into whether or not there is unfair competition. Regarding the monopoly part they have not said anything, but it is possible that they will remain in nothing.

Now Apple faces a tough investigation that could cost them a lot of money. If they end up being found guilty, you would have to change the terms of the App Store. Something less, on the other hand, since this obligation would come together with a fine of 10% of the annual turnover.

Nor is it necessary to get euphoric, since things are going to last. This type of research is slow and it could take 2-5 years to see results. Although the truth is rather little to us users. It would be good for the Commission to investigate the bullshit on the price of RAM and SSDs, where prices are shamelessly agreed and everything happens from Europe.

Source: Engadget