CroatiaThe Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has initiated proceedings against Apple for not pre-installing Russian social network and app store services on devices running iOS. The FAS stated that Apple failed to comply with previous warnings regarding discriminatory conditions related to Russian web browsers and software products. According to the FAS, the action was taken under the Law on Protection of Market Competition, citing past practices against Apple confirmed by courts. If found guilty, Apple could face penalties under Russia’s Administrative Offenses Code. The FAS also noted that Apple had announced plans to update its software to allow the pre-installation of a Russian web browser on July 27th. This follows broader efforts by Russian authorities to enforce stricter rules on foreign technology companies to increase the presence of domestic digital services on Russian market platforms.
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