Posted 3/1/2024, 7:15:03 PM
Developers Accuse Apple of Skirting EU Law with Planned App Store Changes
- Spotify, Epic Games, and other developers sent a letter accusing Apple of not complying with EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its App Store changes
- They argue Apple's fees, terms, scare screens, and restrictions on sideloading will consolidate Apple's control rather than increase competition
- The companies urge the EU to take decisive action against Apple's proposal, which they say mocks the DMA
- Apple will roll out iOS 17.4 with App Store changes on March 7 to comply with DMA
- Apple published a whitepaper justifying restrictions like Notarization as necessary security measures