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UK Regulator Proposes Forcing Apple to Allow Third-Party Payments

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Britain's antitrust regulator has proposed banning Apple from blocking developers from linking to third-party payment options for apps and subscriptions. The proposal specifically targets Apple's 'malicious compliance' tactics seen in the US and EU. A final decision is pending consultation.

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The UK's move could set a precedent for more aggressive enforcement against Apple's App Store practices, but the real test will be whether the regulator can prevent Apple from finding loopholes.
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