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The European Commission will charge Apple and Meta

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The European Commission’s investigation into Apple is focusing on the company’s app store policies. Source: Andy Wang/Unsplash.

The European Commission is preparing to prosecute tech giants Apple and Meta for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The Commission considers both companies to be high priority cases and plans to present preliminary findings before the summer break in August, with a final decision expected in November.

The DMA is a key piece of legislation that aims to curb Big Tech’s dominance by ensuring they do not hinder smaller competitors and allow users to more easily switch between services such as social media platforms and app stores.

According to insiders, Apple will likely face charges first, followed by Meta.

Both companies have been under investigation with Google since March as part of the Commission’s efforts to enforce the new rules.

While the Commission and Meta have not commented on the situation, Apple has expressed confidence in its compliance with the DMA and its ongoing constructive cooperation with the Commission.

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Preliminary findings, similar to antitrust allegations, may lead companies to propose remedies to address the concerns raised.

If they do not comply with these regulations, they may be fined up to 10% of their global annual turnover.

The EC’s investigation into Apple is focusing on the company’s app store policies, which allegedly prevent app developers from informing users about cheaper alternatives outside the App Store.

In addition, the Commission is examining Apple’s new fees for app developers.

A separate study of Apple’s Safari browser selection screen is expected to take longer.

Initial findings on Meta include a new subscription model enabling an ad-free experience on Facebook and Instagram, which is also under review.

The development coincides with an Apple class action lawsuit in California in which approximately 12,000 female employees claim there are significant pay disparities compared to male colleagues in similar positions.