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Apple formally appealed a €500 million fine imposed by European Union regulators on July 7, contending the penalty stemmed from illegal demands under the Digital Markets Act. The fine targeted Apple's App Store steering rules that prevented developers from directing users to alternative payment methods. Apple characterized the EU's position as "unprecedented" and argued the regulatory requirements themselves violated law, marking an escalation in the company's dispute with European authorities over App Store practices.