EU regulators question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
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- European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday.
- The European Commission, the EU’s top antitrust watchdog, said in a statement Thursday that it has “requested further explanations on this from Apple under the DMA.” The rules threaten penalties that could reach into the billions for violations.
- The commission said it’s “also evaluating whether Apple’s actions raise doubts on their compliance” with other EU regulations including the Digital Services Act, a second set of regulations in the bloc’s digital rulebook that prohibit tech companies from ”arbitrary application” of their terms and conditions.
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It being totally without rules or terms is exactly what the EU demanded.
That is just not true. The DMA asks for bans on self-favoritism, regulations on data use and data interoperability to bans on discrimination and over all fair conditions. This far from without rules or terms.
Interesting. So the stuff about a letter of credit or the App Store download number requirements are both not being enforced?
Sandboxing isn’t a requirement for apps or anything else?
I can just make a side loading App Store and invent new app types and software types for iOS and install them how ever I like as an App Store owner?
I don’t mean they manage them like they are the manager of a physical store. I just mean there are still platform rules, and agreements and TOS. Things alternative app stores need to adhere to.
If I’m mistaken, and alternative app stores can say, install a Springboard replacement, that’s big news I missed.
The EU demands that alternative app stores or individual users can do exactly that.
Apple disagrees.
That's precisely why this is back in court.
I see. I didn’t realize they were demanding that it goes so deep as to demand the ability to replace the system software.