The focus of this investigation will be the App Store and whether Apple has created an ecosystem that revolves around the iPhone and extends to several markets.
Apple is under investigation by German authorities who have launched an investigation into whether the company has a monopoly position in the market.
The iPhone giant said it was open to dialogue with authorities about any concerns they may have raised. Facebook, Amazon and Google have faced similar investigations this year in Germany.
The focus of this investigation will be the App Store and whether Apple has created an ecosystem that revolves around the iPhone and extends to several markets.
According to authorities the App Store may have been used to influence the business activity of third parties. In June British authorities had also opened investigations into a duopoly between Apple and Google with their app stores.
Apple said the iOS app economy provided more than 250,000 jobs in Germany. German authorities also criticized the 30% commission the company receives for in-app purchases.