Apple doesn't seem to understand they are running out of track. This is not about some disgruntled developers, because to be honest those developers don't have

Apple doesn't seem to understand they are running out of track. This is not about some disgruntled developers, because to be honest those developers don't have enough leverage over Apple. This is about the EU's investigation. History tells us that these sorts of investigations tend to result in big fines and restrictions being applied, at least if harm to EU businesses can be demonstrated. A big American tech giant harming European businesses like Spotify? Everyone can read those tea leaves. Now, the real question is this, what scenario is more likely? 1. Apple gets out in front of this, and opens up the app store just enough that they don't get fined / restricted. 2. The EU applies fines and restrictions to Apple and only Apple. 3. The EU drafts a digital store directive, and applies it to all digital download stores, including Apple's. The third scenario is probably going to happen at some point anyway, but the current complaint may be the catalyst. I don't know whether to hope for it or fear it, because you never know whether it's going to be a well-written directive.