Apple appeals €500M EU fine over App Store payment rules, arguing it harms users.

Apple has appealed a €500 million EU fine for preventing developers from directing customers to cheaper deals outside its App Store, arguing the decision exceeds legal requirements and harms users. The EU fined Apple under its Digital Markets Act for violating digital competition rules. Apple announced changes to its App Store rules, allowing developers to offer alternative payment options within their apps, to avoid additional penalties.