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【The EU Has Ended Its Antitrust Investigation Into Apple Books, As The Related Complaints Have Been Withdrawn.】According To Reports, The EU Has Concluded Its Investigation Into Apple's E-book Antitrust Case, But Has Not Drawn Any Conclusions. The EU Stated That The Investigation Was Terminated Because The Related Complaint Had Been Withdrawn, But In Reality, This Complaint Might "no Longer Be Practically Significant." The Statement Said: "Due To An E-book And Audiobook Distributor Withdrawing Their Complaint Against Apple, The Commission Decided To Close The Antitrust Investigation Regarding The E-book/audiobook Applications." However, The European Commission Also Emphasized That This Does Not Mean That Apple's Actions Fully Comply With Competition Law. "The Termination Of The Investigation Is Not Equivalent To A Finding That The Relevant Behavior Did Not Violate EU Competition Rules. The Commission Will Continue To Closely Monitor Business Practices In The European Technology Sector, Including Apple, In Accordance With The Digital Markets Act And Competition Law." The EU's Digital Markets Act Has Forced Apple To Abandon Its Monopoly On IPhone Applications And In-app Purchases, Which Also Covers Content Such As E-books. Reports Indicate That In This Situation, Continuing To Investigate The Single Issue Of E-books Has No Practical Value, As The EU Had Previously Ruled That Apple's Broader Monopolistic Behavior (control Over IPhone Applications And Content Sales) Is Illegal

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