South Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk. South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices According to AP News , South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years of investigations. Apple has been fined $15.5 million, while Google's fine is double that at $32 million. It's over a 2021 South Korean law regarding how App Stores must not prevent developers from using payment systems other than the store operators' own. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
What happened?
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk. South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices According to AP News , South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years of investigations. Apple has been fined $15.5 million, while Google's fine is double that at $32 million. It's over a 2021 South Korean law regarding how App Stores must not prevent developers from using payment systems other than the store operators' own. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Story details
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail.
South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.
South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practices According to AP News , South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices.
Why it matters
This page keeps Apple rumors separate from official updates, so readers can follow early reports without confusing them with confirmed announcements.