EU advocacy group sues Apple because other streaming music services hiked prices

Consumer advocacy group Euroconsumer is launching a coordinated class-action suit in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, alleging it was Apple's fault that music services raised subscription charges.Euroconsumer files class action suit against Apple over 'unfair profits''Apple didn't play fair,' reads the Euroconsumer class action suit page. 'As a big tech player, Apple abused its power to impose up to 30% extra charges on non-Apple music streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Qobuz through its Apple App Store.'It then points out that third-party streaming services raised prices on iOS customers to help cover the lost revenue. Euroconsumer claims those increased prices led to customers paying excessive fees of roughly 3 euros per month to use their service of choice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums