“Apple Inc. is preparing to enable alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads as part of an overhaul to meet stringent EU requirements coming in 2024.” Bloomberg reports.
This means that Soon in smartphones with apple, such as Google Play, but also other markets of this type will be able to appear. Thus, it will be possible to bypass the restrictions imposed by Apple, as well as the 30% commission charged for payments.
For years, regulators and software developers have complained that Apple and Google, which operate the two largest mobile app stores, have too much power.
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Interestingly, the stock market has responded to these reports. The growth was recorded by the models responsible for the applications available in the App Store. The market decided that the possibility of bypassing the higher commission would have a positive effect on its results, despite the fact that at the moment the new rules will apply only to European countries.
Remember, the European Union has already pushed through another revolutionary change that affected Apple. The global charger directive has finally been approved. This means that in 2024, the USB-C port will become mandatory for many electronic devices (such as mobile phones, tablets, and headphones). As a result, you will no longer need to buy a new charger with each new device.
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