the battle between spotify and apple in Europe is far from over. The music streaming service has accused Apple of violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by making changes to iOS. Spotify disagrees with the Cupertino developers for removing the volume-changing technology from the iPhone.
In accordance with TechCrunchSpotify has filed new charges against Apple, accusing it of violating the DMA’s interoperability clause. The complaint focuses on technology that allows you to control the volume of connected devices via Spotify Connect using the iPhone’s volume button. Apple left this feature behind, much to Spotify’s dismay.
The change in question sounds more complicated than it actually is. Until a few weeks ago, iOS Spotify users could control volume using the mobile buttons on any connected device. However, changing technology now requires an additional step where users touch the slider on the screen.
“Apple has discontinued the technology that allows Spotify to control the volume of connected devices using the device’s volume buttons,” Spotify mentions on its support website. “While we work with them on a solution, you can use the Spotify app to easily control the volume on your connected device.”
Spotify notes that this flaw Only affects streaming on your device via Spotify Connect.Those who connect via Bluetooth or AirPlay will be able to control the volume using the iPhone button as usual, which is considered a violation of the European Digital Markets Act.
What Spotify Accuses Apple Of in Europe
Before the accusations, Spotify brought the issue to Apple and asked him to implement similar technology in his devices. Those from Cupertino said that it was impossible, since the volume control button requires integration with HomePod.
Following the refusal, Spotify claimed that Apple was in breach of Article 6 of the WFD, which deals with the obligations of controllers. The company particularly focuses on Section 7, which deals with interoperability.
“The gatekeeper shall ensure, free of charge, to service providers and IT equipment suppliers effective interoperability with the same hardware and software functions accessed or controlled through the operating system or virtual assistant specified in the designation decision pursuant to Article 3(9) and access for interoperability purposes to the same hardware and software functions accessed through the operating system or virtual assistant listed in the designation decision pursuant to Article 3(9) as are available for the services or equipment provided by the gatekeeper.”
He Spotify Connect Volume Control Drama It joins a string of accusations against Apple in Europe. A few months ago, Spotify accused Cupertino of delaying updates to its iPhone app. The Swedish company asked the European Commission to intervene in the matter, citing Apple’s failure to comply with the DMA.
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