23/11/2024
Did you hear? The EU has quietly closed its years-long antitrust investigation into Apple's rules for e-book and audiobook apps. This decision came after the original complaint was withdrawn.
The case had sparked debate about Apple's payment system and "anti-steering" practices, which required developers to use Apple’s in-app payment system and restricted them from sharing alternative payment options with users. While Apple faced hefty fines for similar practices in music-streaming apps, this particular probe ended without further action.
What do you think about this outcome? Should rules around app stores and payment systems be stricter to ensure fairness for developers and users, or is this just business as usual? Let’s chat in the comments!
