Policy · 2h ago
UK regulator pushes Apple and Google to allow third-party app store payments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority proposes rules forcing Apple and Google to let developers use alternative payment systems, bypassing up to 30% commissions. The move aims to lower costs for consumers and increase competition in the app market. A consultation is open until August 2026.
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The proposals target the core of Apple and Google's app store revenue models, but enforcement and compliance remain uncertain.
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