2024-01-15 19:23:28
A Apple would be preparing to modify the App Store in response to the Digital Markets Law (Digital Markets Act, or DMA), from the European Union. The deadline for Apple to adapt is March 7th, a Thursday.
According to reported by Mark Gurmanyes Bloomberg, the giant would be planning to divide the store into two distinct versions. One version will comply with legislation, allowing third-party app stores and alternative payment systems in the EU, while the other will serve the US and other regions, maintaining its current format.
The DMA, in effect since last year, requires significant changes for large technology companies. Its objective, in theory, is to value and promote fair competition and consumer choice.
The move follows Apple CEO Tim Cook’s meeting with EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager. During the meeting, the representative of the economic bloc said she had emphasized the need to adapt to the DMA’s requirements.
Among the adaptations, mentioned by Vestager on X (formerly Twitter), are the permission for users to install apps through alternative routes (sideloading) and enable developers to use alternative payment systems.
It’s not new, it’s worth remembering, that Apple is arguing with the EU authorities. There are debates regarding how Apple classifies its services and its different App Stores for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
Last week, Apple challenged a decision by the European Union, which sees all these App Stores as a single service. Therefore, the company filed an appeal with the EU General Court, alleging that the bloc had made a wrong assessment.
via MacRumors
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