Apple Music

American music streaming brand

American music streaming company based in United States.

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About Apple Music

Apple Music is a American entertainment brand. American music streaming company based in United States.

Why consider Apple Music

  • Entertainment platform from United States
  • Content or social product with a European base
  • Alternative to US-dominated streaming and media apps
  • Worth comparing on catalogue, price, and privacy posture

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Market presence

  • Web and mobile apps
  • Smart TV platforms
  • Official website

EU Fines & Penalties

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€500.0 million finevia Apple
Issued on 04/23/2025

For breaching Digital Markets Act anti-steering rules by restricting app developers from informing iOS users about alternative offers outside the App Store.

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€1.8 billion finevia Apple
Issued on 03/04/2024

For abusing its dominant App Store position by imposing anti-steering provisions that prevented music streaming apps from informing iOS users about cheaper subscriptions outside the app.

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€13.0 billion finevia Apple
Issued on 08/30/2016

For receiving illegal tax benefits (state aid) from Ireland, which allowed it to pay extraordinarily low effective tax rates.

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Double Irish tax arrangement

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Double Irish tax arrangement

Historically used the Double Irish tax arrangement — a structure flagged for aggressive tax avoidance.

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