Republican Florida Representative Kat Cammack introduced legislation this week aimed at curbing the market power of dominant mobile app store operators, specifically targeting companies like Apple and Google.
A new bill would force Apple to allow third-party app stores
The App Store Freedom Act would also prevent companies like Apple and Google from barring developers from using third-party payment systems.
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App Store Freedom Act hopes to bring alternative app stores to US iPhones
A bill proposed in Florida may bring DMA-like provisions to the United States, forcing Apple to allow alternative app stores, third-party payments, and side loading on iPhones.
Apple’s Infamous App Store Tax Is Collapsing
This ruling confirms what developers have argued for years—that Apple’s restrictive policies suppress innovation rather than protect consumers.
App Store rules changes may be temporary as Apple appeals ruling — but it’s also being sued over it
In the meantime, Apple has changed the rules of the U.S. App Store, allowing developers to link to other payment options without paying Apple a commission. So even if this appealing process does take a long time, developers can reap the benefits of last week’s ruling anyway.
The Real Cost Of App Store Fees: A Founder’s Guide To Understanding The Landscape
If you’re just beginning to explore how to monetize your app, one reality hits hard and fast: Apple and Google will take a significant cut.
Apple hit with class action suit from developers after App Store ruling
Apple may see further fallout over its failure to comply with a court order that led to last week’s contempt ruling. A class action suit filed on behalf of developers claims that Apple’s actions cost …
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12 Open-Source iPhone Apps You Should Be Using
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Apple challenges US judge’s order in Epic Games lawsuit on App Store
The lawsuit by the maker of the video game Fortnite aimed to loosen Apple’s grip over transactions in applications that use its iOS operating system.
Apple has a big change in store for the next iPhone launch
While many iPhone users are content to use the same model for many years, they really aren’t the users Apple (AAPL) most wants to target when it releases a new iPhone. The people whose attention Apple …
Apple Banned Epic Games’ Developer Account, So How Is Fortnite Coming Back to the U.S. App Store?
In the early days of the Apple vs. Epic Games legal battle, Apple banned the Epic Games developer account and all of Epic’s titles, …
Apple will appeal contempt ruling in Epic Games case over App Store
Apple on Monday lodged an appeal to challenge a U.S. judge’s ruling that ordered the tech company to immediately open its lucrative App Store to more competition.
Apple appeals recent ruling against anticompetitive App Store practices
Last week a federal judge issued a scathing ruling over Apple’s handling of fees for in-app transactions. As promised, Apple has appealed the latest decision in the protracted lawsuit brought by Epic …