European Union competition commissioners are reportedly ready to investigate allegations that Apple unfairly hinders Spotify and other rivals to Apple Music through App Store policies.

The Financial Times cited sources claiming the investigation would start in the "next few weeks".  Both Apple and Spotify have declined to comment on the report.  Apple had previously denied Spotify's assertions. It argued that Spotify was really driven by "financial motivations", wishing not to contribute to the App Store while reaping its benefits.

If the investigation finds in favor of Spotify, it could force Apple to make sure its devices can work as closely with third-party media services as they do with Apple's own, or reduce or eliminate its cut of subscriptions.  That might force Apple to rely on money from its burgeoning music, news and video offerings.