Key facts
- Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has issued a warning to Apple.
- The watchdog alleges Apple engages in discriminatory practices against Russian search engines and software.
- Apple is required to ensure Russian software is pre-installed on its devices.
- Failure to comply by July 15 could result in a fine of up to 4 billion roubles ($51.6 million).
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has issued a warning to Apple, alleging discriminatory practices against Russian search engines and software. The watchdog stated that the iPhone maker must ensure that Russian applications, including search engines and the Messenger Max app, are pre-installed on its devices.