Apple will be compelled to allow users to use third-party app stores and payment systems. The MacRumors website published a report referring to European Commission documents on this subject.
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Apple-branded device owners can currently only install apps from the App Store. According to the European Commission, Apple benefits from having a large app store and payment system. Therefore, the giant from Cupertino violates the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for the large companies of the digital medium, which is called the gatekeeper.
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If the company does not comply with the decision of the European Commission, 10% of its total annual turnover will be fined up to In case of repeated violations, the penalty rate can be up to 20%. Apple will also need to make iMessage interoperable with other messaging services.
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