This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles. Competition and Markets Authority watchdog announced Thursday March 4, 2021, it has launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles. “The App Store has been an engine of success for app developers, in part because of the rigorous standards we have in place - applied fairly and equally to all developers - to protect customers from malware and to prevent rampant data collection without their consent."Ĭopyright 2021 The Associated Press. “We believe in thriving and competitive markets where any great idea can flourish," the company said by email. The Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday it was looking into suspected breaches of competition law by Apple. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. The regulator did not name any of the companies that were targeted but said they were active in the fields of IT services, consulting, engineering and software. The watchdog said it would consider whether Apple has a “dominant position" in app distribution for Apple devices in the U.K., and, if it does, whether the company “imposes unfair or anti-competitive terms on developers” that results in less choice or higher prices for consumers buying apps and extra.Īpple said it looked forward to explaining its App Store guidelines to the U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. Kitco News PARIS (Reuters) - Several French IT companies have been searched on suspicion of anti-competitive practices, the country’s competition watchdog said on Friday. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers.
“So, complaints that Apple is using its market position to set terms which are unfair or may restrict competition and choice – potentially causing customers to lose out when buying and using apps – warrant careful scrutiny." competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers.
“Millions of us use apps every day to check the weather, play a game or order a takeaway," Andrea Coscelli, the authority's CEO, said in a statement.
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