Apple 'like The Godfather' with new App Store rules - BBC News

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage caption, Colton Adamski is hoping to launch one of the first alternative app marketplaces on iPhonesBy Joe TidyCyber correspondentThis week Apple made the long-awaited landmark move to allow other companies to launch app stores on iPhones.

The tech giant was forced to act by EU politicians concerned about it having a market monopoly.

The decision is being watched closely around the world and was initially celebrated as an industry victory for businesses and consumers in the EU.

But Apple's strict new rules and fees are being heavily criticised, with Spotify calling them "extortion".

It is one of many companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, that has been pushing Apple to allow alternative app stores on iPhones.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68517246

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