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Apple currently has one app store where all apps reside and all transactions for the apps go through. The European Union passed a legislation called the Digital Markets Act to give guidelines to app store providers to be competitive. Apple is responding to this by separating how it charges developers for transactions under the new iOS 17.4. The response internally at Apple is not positive, as they prefer to keep everything under a single control. The new legislation in the EU allows for the creation of additional app stores or marketplaces, but there are additional fees and requirements for developers and consumers. There are concerns about security and implications for consumers, and it seems that the changes may make things more complicated and not benefit anyone. This applies only to the EU, and the US and other countries remain business as usual. The overall sentiment is that while there may be some benefits to the new legislation, it also raises concerns about security and complexity. Both sides of the issue are considered, and it remains to be seen how it will play out.

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February 9, 2024

“The Impact of the Digital Markets Act on Apple’s App Store and Developer Transactions”

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