Apple Risks Fresh EU Charge Sheet Over App Store Curbs

June 16, 2025, 8:47 AM UTC

Apple Inc. is edging toward another charge sheet from European Union antitrust watchdogs unless it quickly fixes alleged violations of a new digital law that led to a €500 million ($579 million) fine earlier this year.

With the clock running down on a deadline that elapses on June 26, officials are prepared to hand the iPhone maker an ultimatum to allow developers to inform customers of cheaper deals away from the App Store, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.

If unheeded, that step would then pave the way for new fines under the ...

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