<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Apple has appealed against a $580 million fine imposed by the European Commission, calling it excessive and stating that mandated changes to its App Store exceed the scope of the law.</li><li>The fine was related to Apple allegedly preventing developers from directing users to alternative payment options outside the App Store.</li><li>Apple argues that the commission structure changes made to comply with the EU regulations have no parallel in other app distribution systems and give developers more flexibility in advising users about alternate payment methods.</li><li>Apple claims that the EU's definition of 'steering' users away from in-app purchases goes beyond the intended regulatory scope and impacts developers' ability to direct users towards off-platform transactions.</li></ul>

Apple fights back against $580 million EU penalty, calls it unlawful: Here’s why

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