Recently, the problems between Apple and the European Union do not end. As the European Union remembers Apple as a “brand that wants to monopolize”, the lawsuits filed, fines imposed and the legal continuity of these processes are increasing. Finally, there is the tension between the App Store and the EU. Here is the Apple App Store case and its details…
App Store violates the “Digital Markets Law”!
The European Union commission came across a new finding in its investigation of Apple. Accordingly, Apple has regulations that would violate the European Union’s “Digital Markets Law”. Following this determination, the EU initiated the relevant trial process against Apple. The brand’s Type-C, iOS versions, etc. An App Store case was added to the lawsuits regarding the situations.
According to the European Union, Apple has established three requirements that restrict app developers from specifically choosing their customers over other purchasing options. According to these conditions, application developers cannot communicate with customers, that is, users, at the point of in-app purchases, and Apple gains unfair profits by preventing this communication.
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In addition to unfair profits, there are also articles in the case file that restrict the freedom of the customer, that is, the user. According to the statement made by the European Union, thanks to the “Digital Markets Law”, consumers are allowed to shop freely and compare the pros and cons of the products offered as options in the market in a clear and understandable language.
However, Apple is overriding the rights given to consumers thanks to the “Digital Markets Law” it has on the App Store. The case was not concluded. It is expected that Apple will make a statement or correction on the issue in the coming days.
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