Apple faces EU questions over sales tactics

EU antitrust regulators are seeking information whether Apple’s iPhone distribution deals with mobile telecoms operators may be aimed at shutting out rival smartphones makers, in a move which could lead to a formal investigation into Apple.

In a nine-page questionnaire sent to mobile telecoms companies last Friday and obtained by Reuters, the European Commission said such behaviour may breach EU antitrust rules.

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