Apple Faces The Last Session Before Being Added To Large Fines By The European Union

Apple is currently facing charges of violating anti-competitive rules by the European Union Commission. (photo: dock. Pixabay)

JAKARTA - Apple is currently facing charges of violating anti-competitive rules by the European Union Commission. The allegations state that the company restricts access for competitors to use the technology used for mobile wallets in the region.

The hearing, which will be held on Tuesday, February 14, is the last chance for Apple to prove that the allegations are false. If found guilty, the company could be fined 10% of their global income.

In this case, the EU is also investigating allegations that Apple violated anti-competitive rules in the music streaming market. However, there has been no decision from the EU on the case.

While the purpose of the trial is to discuss EU allegations that Apple has been in anti-competitive practices since 2015 when Apple Pay launched. If found guilty of anti-trust offenses, the company could be fined 10% of their global income. This trial is part of the process carried out by the European Union in reviewing Apple's actions.

Apple Inc will try to reassure EU anti-trust watchdogs that they are not blocking rival access to the technology used for mobile wallets at closed hearings that will take place on Tuesday. This trial is Apple's last chance to do so before heavy sanctions.

Apple dapat bertahan dari tuduhan Uni Eropa dengan membuktikan bahwa mereka tidak melakukan praktik anti-persaingan dan tidak membatasi akses rival mereka ke teknologi yang digunakan untuk dompet seluler.

They should also be able to show that Apple Pay is only one of the many options available to European consumers and that it ensures the same access to NFC (Tear-Field Communication) technology.

Despite what happened in this examination, Apple may need to consider taking action to ensure that they are not accused of violating future competition laws.