Apple responds to criticism from Meta and Spotify by claiming to be abiding with the “law.”

In response to complaints from digital behemoths Spotify and Meta, Apple has said that it complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union. The business was questioned about how well it was adhering to the new rules, which are meant to maintain consumer choice and fair competition in the digital market.
During a session with the EU, Apple’s legal counsel, Kyle Andeer, reportedly addressed the concerns and emphasised the company’s commitment to abiding by the law while upholding its fundamental principles and user experience. This was reported by Reuters.

First and foremost, making sure we had complied with the law served as our guidance. Second, we carried it out in a manner that was in line with our principles and the language that we have evolved over a very long time in collaboration with our users. And we believe we’ve succeeded in that,” Andeer said.
Major tech firms are required by the DMA, which went into force earlier this year, to provide rivals with access to their platforms. In order to comply with the DMA, Apple has made a number of modifications to its iOS software, such as enabling third-party browser engines and permitting alternative app stores.
Andes went on to say that although Apple is not neglecting developers, it is concentrating on bringing about new developments from the standpoint of the user. “It’s not that we’re not concerned about the developers’ impact, but first and foremost, we’ll be closely monitoring the effects of all these various changes on the user experience that we’ve provided to our customers through the iPhone for the past 15, 16 years,” Andeer stated.
Alleging that the tech giant is obstructing iOS app upgrades following laws, Spotify has accused Apple of restricting app updates on the App Store in the EU. Spotify claims that Apple’s price structure, which consists of a Core Technology price (CTF) and a transaction charge, discourages app developers from offering smooth in-app experiences and impedes fair competition.
Users may now download applications straight from a developer’s website thanks to changes Apple made to the App Store policies in response to developer criticism. In addition, the business has increased safeguards, disclosed new policies, and implemented additional procedures to mitigate security and privacy concerns related to the DMA.