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Why doesn't EU force European automakers with same laws?

Users need to pay extra to even use freely provided Apple CarPlay on BMW.

European Car makers have monopoly in the app ecosystem installed in the cars. Where is alternative App store for BMW, Benz, Audi, VW ?

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The issue is that Apple is leveraging their dominant position to push a Spotify competitor. Apple Music is not subject to the 30% App Store fee, and so they can just simply undercut Spotify by 30%.

Going with your analogy, is BMW trying to push an Apple CarPlay competitor?

is there an app ecosystem in cars?

In car entertainment provided by car makers have app ecosystem and fully controlled by car makers.

Can third parties sell apps there?

Are you implying that Apple should be punished for offering a more open platform than some other companies?

Apple claims to have a market. Apparently bmw doesn't have one. (does it?)

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