The European Union has imposed a fine of almost $2 billion on Apple, asserting that the iPhone maker established unfair regulations for developers of music-streaming apps.

This move by the EU’s executive body, the European Commission, could mark the beginning of a broader conflict between the bloc’s antitrust watchdog and the tech giant.

The Commission contends that Apple breached antitrust rules by limiting app developers from informing users about alternative methods of subscribing to music-streaming services.

Consequently, the commission has mandated Apple to alter its practices, the Wall Street Journal reported.

“Apple’s conduct, which lasted for almost ten years, may have led many iOS users to pay significantly higher prices for music streaming subscriptions,” the commission said Monday.

Apple announced its intention to appeal the decision, stating that the ruling was made “despite the Commission’s failure to uncover any credible evidence of consumer harm.”

Written by B.C. Begley