Apple appealed a $580 million fine from the European Commission, which claimed that the company broke the rules controlling how app developers could communicate with users on Monday.

Apple has formally filed an appeal against the European Union's $570 million fine, arguing that the EU is making demands that go beyond the law, and is continually changing the rules to micro-manage the App Store.

Apple Inc. has appealed a €500 million fine from the European Commission, claiming the penalty is unprecedented and the changes to its App Store operations are unlawful and harmful to developers and consumers.