As it is known, Apple only allows applications installed on its own devices to be downloaded from the App Store. In the same way, this policy of Apple, which makes the App Store mandatory for payment methods, has been discussed recently.
App Store opens its doors to alternative payment methods
Apple’s requirement to force its customers to the App Store has been discussed for a long time in many countries. The latest news from India points to a critical process for the App Store. It is stated that the Indian Competition Commission (CCI) is nearing the end of its ‘antitrust’ investigation into the App Store and that Apple will decide that it should allow third-party applications.
A decision is expected soon for the App Store, which has been under investigation since September 2021. According to the Economic Times of India, this investigation is apparently in its final stages. According to the latest information, CCI is reviewing reports related to the investigation.
In the lawsuit process, it is among the information that the institution will call Apple to defend it from now on. It is a matter of curiosity that Apple’s last defense and the reports that it can reveal different from previous presentations.
CCI had previously forced Google to allow third-party payment systems on the Play Store. According to the latest reports, CCI will make the same decision for Apple. Thus, the App Store will also be open to alternative payment systems.
With a decision taken in 2022, Apple opened its doors to different payment systems in South Korea. With the company’s European Digital Markets Act coming into effect from 2024, Apple is expected to include alternative payment systems in its App Store.
It seems that Apple will have to allow alternative payments through the App Store as a result of the pressures created by many countries and governments recently. So what do you think about Apple and the App Store policy? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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