UK is asking for 'highly intrusive' controls over App Store, says Apple
Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing. UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals. As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how Apple has formally objected to the proposals. "Under the [proposals], the CMA would not only regulate Apple's prices, but also restrict the products and services for which Apple can charge a commission," said Apple in its formal filing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing. UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals. As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how Apple has formally objected to the proposals. "Under the [proposals], the CMA would not only regulate Apple's prices, but also restrict the products and services for which Apple can charge a commission," said Apple in its formal filing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing.
UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals.
As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how Apple has formally objected to the proposals.
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