Apple Gets EU Warning to Stop Geo-Blocking on App, ITunes Stores
The Apple App Store.
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Apple Inc. was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker’s regulatory issues in the bloc.
Apple’s App Store, iTunes Store and other media services unlawfully discriminate against European customers based on their place of residence, according to a European Commission statement on Tuesday.