few weeks ago apple, published rules that developers must follow to make their apps available through third-party stores and even simple web downloads. However, because these rules are so restrictive, the European Commission considers that they may not comply with the DMA. Alright EU with Apple How will it solve this problem?
Apple failed to satisfy the EU again
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Apple’s new fee structure for alternative app stores. The reason for the investigation is stated as follows: “Apple’s new fee structure and other terms and conditions regarding alternative app stores and web distribution (sideloading) of applications may be contrary to the purpose of its obligations under Article 6(4) of the DMA.”
The fee structure refers to Apple’s proposed “Basic Technology Fee”; This fee will charge developers €0.50 per first annual install each year for apps downloaded over 1 million times from third-party app stores (this includes updates).
This could be devastating for smaller developers who are finding their apps are growing in popularity, according to the EU. Instead of celebrating, developers may worry about how they’ll pay Apple. They may have to leave an old app unupdated because it will result in new fees. This does not create a satisfactory experience for users.
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Apple is not the only company having problems with the EU. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft were the six companies identified in September 2023 that must fully comply with the DMA by March 7. The Commission granted Meta a 6-month extension to finish work on Facebook Messenger.
It is worth noting that these are preliminary studies; The European Commission has not definitively determined whether parent companies comply with the DMA. However, if the answer is negative, companies can be fined up to 10% of their annual global revenue. (For those who constantly refuse to comply with the rules, this rate can be up to 20%).
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