Spotify responds to Apple's decisions: 'Complete nonsense'

Spotify has joined the ranks of companies unhappy with Apple's choice to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which paves the way for sideloading, alternative app stores, default browser selection, and more.

"COMPLETE NONSENSE" ASSESSMENT

On Friday, the music streaming company released its response to Apple's new DMA rules, labeling the new fees imposed on developers as "extortion" and describing Apple's compliance plan as "complete nonsense," suggesting that the tech giant believes the rules do not apply to them.

For those unaware, Apple announced a series of changes earlier this week to comply with EU laws. The company stated that app developers in the EU would face lower commissions, but it also introduced a new "core technology fee" that requires developers to pay 0.50 euros for each first annual installation after exceeding a threshold of 1 million downloads, regardless of the distribution channel.

REACTION FROM COMPANIES TO APPLE

Furthermore, Apple will charge a 3% payment processing fee when developers use Apple's in-app payments instead of their own. The first reaction to the matter came from Mozilla. Spotify has now joined the Mozilla team, who stated that they do not find this regulation logical, as they believe it places a heavy burden on developers.

Spotify stated that Apple's solution is a "masterclass in distortion" because it offers app developers the choice to either stick with the current terms or switch to a "complex new model" that might initially seem attractive but could actually result in higher fees.

Apple has no response to these claims, but developers are voicing their grievances, and it is likely that we will see more statements on this issue in the future.

News Source: 12punto