Yeah this is like some officials are unaware of iOS 17.4 is close to being completed offering alt stores for the EU you hear about this again. How above they utilize the remedy first then complain?
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Apple to Be Fined Over $500 Million in EU Music Streaming Probe
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The fact that you said this makes me think you don't get what I'm saying at all. I've never said I want all services for free. I just don't want Messi's face popping up at me bugging me to subscribe to MLS when I'm trying to watch something I bought from Apple, in the only app Apple will allow me to view it in. That is a real thing that has happened to me, and more than once since it happened on every device.
I don't think that's too much to ask. I give Apple plenty of money every month, but it's not because they keep popping advertisements up at me. I can just use Google and Amazon if I want everything I do to be littered with ads.
Like grandma used to say "if people unfriend you because of Apple Music, they aren't really your friends."
Feel free to show me evidence of wide-spread developer dissatisfaction with Apple.
Yes, it is very weird that the EU has never gone after Alphabet/Google. Ever.
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Life is like a box of hyperbole.
That Apple/Meta/Alphabet could be wrong is of course out of the question.
Well they were not my friends to begin with. 😃
No they do it because they have rules and Apple has to abide by said rules
Guess what, in EU we have a law that when a product is on sale they have to show the average price of the last 30 or 90 days. I do in fact find that a good thing, so that manufacturers are less likely to scam people with their fantasy-RRP (Hello Samsung). So idk why US People are so against consumers and therefore themselves.
In fact, most Apple Products here are way cheaper than the US. Especially on Amazon and local retailers. Also I don't remember paying so much for vegetables and fruits as I did during my holidays in the US. So yea, I clearly see who's getting scammed tho.You can compare EU vs US prices & think carefully who gets scammed….
There is that little thing called VAT in Europe, and the UK which averages 20%.You can compare EU vs US prices & think carefully who gets scammed….
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to fine Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab about 500 million euros ($539 million) over alleged breaches of EU competition law, the Financial Times reported on Sunday citing unnamed sources.
The fine is expected to be announced early next month, the FT said.
Last year, the European Commission accused Apple of distorting competition in the music streaming market via App Store rules that prevent developers from informing users of other purchasing options.
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Both the European Commission and Apple declined to comment on the FT report
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Note that neither the European Commission or Apple are saying anything about this rumor which seems to fly in the face of the recent EU DMA changes by Apple to remediate this issue.
The fine is expected to be announced early next month, the FT said.
Last year, the European Commission accused Apple of distorting competition in the music streaming market via App Store rules that prevent developers from informing users of other purchasing options.
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Both the European Commission and Apple declined to comment on the FT report
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Note that neither the European Commission or Apple are saying anything about this rumor which seems to fly in the face of the recent EU DMA changes by Apple to remediate this issue.
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Exactly. If someone wants to win a battle on the internet, for me, they can have it. It's not worth the time or effort to prove who pays the artists more and is not really that germane to the thread topic.
You mean health care prices? Or tuition for university education? How much does a ER visit cost in the US again?You can compare EU vs US prices & think carefully who gets scammed….
The iPhone Pro is around 10% more expensive, if that's what you meant. It varies though and depends on the exchange rate. Sometimes there is price parity, sometimes it's more expensive. Righ now the USD is very strong and since Apple only occasionally adjusts pricing, it got quite expensive in comparison.
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Ironic since Apple saved the music industry from rampant piracy with the launch of the iPod and iTunes Music Store. Now they're the bad guys.
...... when the rules are constantly being redefined by people that don't understand tech.
You can compare EU vs US prices & think carefully who gets scammed….
Keep in mind that posted Apple prices for European countries include VAT while U.S. prices do not include sales tax.
For example, the pre-VAT price of a 128GB iPhone 15 in Germany is €791 which is currently around $852 USD. That's only slightly more than the pre-sales tax price of the same phone in the U.S. ($829). Of course, exchange rate fluctuations (which are out of Apple's control) are another factor.
Well I can answer this question. That is bandcamp it has been a source for music for many years. Artists post their works there and you can sample what you like. You can than purchase them the Artist gets 80% of your money and the work goes into your cloud library where you can download on demand in MP3 FLAC, and ALAC. When available I always purchase a CD copy. They ask for a minimum price which I always add too.
On the Classical side there is IDAGIO. This is a subscription service which like Bandcamp allows you to directly support artists. Your monthly subscription gives you things like live concerts.
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I have really moved on Apple Music is my go to source because of how it works with my Apple Stuff. But Bandcamp, Idagio, Soundcloud, Youtube Music, Amazon Prime music are all part of the mix. Spotify will never inhabit any of my devices.
Nice start!
Hit them hard, hit them repeatedly until they open the platform properly.
Hit them hard, hit them repeatedly until they open the platform properly.
What a time to be alive.
This thread has been fantastic copium.
End of the day, break the rules and pay the piper.
Apple continues to bully and act shocked when someone fights back.
This thread has been fantastic copium.
End of the day, break the rules and pay the piper.
Apple continues to bully and act shocked when someone fights back.
Big difference between a court case feud and a governmental law, don’t you think?