<h1>Tech Giants Face Major Fines for Digital Market Monopoly Practices Under New Regulatory Framework Targeting App Store and Ad Policies</h1> European Union regulators imposed significant fines on technology companies for digital market violations. Apple received a 500 million Euro penalty for restricting app makers from directing users to alternative purchasing options outside its App Store. Meta was fined 200 million Euros for compelling users to either view advertisements or pay to avoid them. These sanctions were implemented under the Digital Markets Act, aimed at preventing tech companies from monopolizing digital markets and ensuring consumer choice.