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The European Union fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for violating its Digital Markets Act. The fines stem from a year-long investigation revealing Meta's restrictive data-handling practices and Apple's limitations on app developers promoting alternative payment options. Both companies criticized the EU's decision, accusing it of unfairly targeting American businesses and vowing to appeal. The fines, reflecting the severity and duration of the breaches, are due within 60 days.

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