Following the shutdown of an alternative app store, Apple has accused the European Commission (EC) of using “political delay tactics” as an excuse to probe and fine the company, Bloomberg reported.

Apple hits back at the EC, accusing regulators of stalling App Store changes as MacPaw prepares to shutter its Setapp Mobile marketplace in the EU.

Setapp Mobile will shut down in February, citing Apple’s complex EU terms as developers weigh new fees, link-out rules, and uncertain alternative stores.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Monday conceded he initially opposed fees that the iPhone maker charges for in app-transactions processed outside its own payment ...