The European Commission is not happy with Apple’s new app store rules and fees

A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the rules that developers have to follow to make their apps available through third-party app stores and even through simple web downloads. However, these rules were very restrictive – and the European Commission thinks they may not comply with the DMA.

The Commission “has launched investigatory steps relating to Apple’s new fee structure for alternative app stores”. The Commission writes: “Apple’s new fee structure and other terms and conditions for alternative app stores and distribution of apps from the web (sideloading) may be defeating the…

​ A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the rules that developers have to follow to make their apps available through third-party app stores and even through simple web downloads. However, these rules were very restrictive – and the European Commission thinks they may not comply with the DMA.

The Commission “has launched investigatory steps relating to Apple’s new fee structure for alternative app stores”. The Commission writes: “Apple’s new fee structure and other terms and conditions for alternative app stores and distribution of apps from the web (sideloading) may be defeating the…   Read More GSMArena.com – Latest articles