Apple announced that EU users will be able to download apps from third-party app stores provided by authorized developers, and developers will be free to offer promotions, discounts and other benefits.。

The European Commission issued a statement on 4 April announcing a fine of more than 1.8 billion euros against Apple for abusing its dominant position in the music streaming app distribution market and violating EU antitrust regulations.。It is reported that streaming music software providers are required to pay Apple a 30% commission when providing services through the Apple Store and are unable to explain to consumers on Apple devices that the commission is included in the total price。In response, Apple refused to accept the penalty decision and said it would appeal.。Apple said the European Commission "found no credible evidence of consumer victimization, ignoring the reality that this thriving market is full of competition and rapid development."。

According to the news released on January 22, Apple paid off the 1.2 billion rubles anti-monopoly fine on January 19.。The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service ruled in July 2022 that Apple violated Russian antitrust laws.。On January 17, 2023, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service issued a fine of 1.2 billion rubles against Apple.。It is reported that the reason for the fine is that Apple has bound the use of Apple's payment system in Russian-developed software and refused Russian developers to use third-party payments.。

Japan plans to introduce new regulations to crack down on monopolies by tech giants such as Apple and Google, forcing them to be compatible with third-party app stores and payment systems。

On June 13, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was hit again.。According to people familiar with the matter, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed documents in federal court seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.。