Apple faces possible €500m fine from EU over music streaming access

European Commission investigates Spotify complaint that tech giant blocked users from cheaper subscriptions outside app store

Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the EU of as much as €500m over restrictions on access to music streaming services, in what would be a landmark blow to the US tech company.

The European Commission is investigating whether the US company blocked music streamers from telling users about cheaper ways to subscribe outside its app store where it takes a significant cut of revenues, according to the Financial Times.