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UK regulator proposes loosening Apple/Google app store payment rules

The UK's competition regulator is proposing new rules that would compel Apple and Google to allow app developers to direct users to payment options outside of their respective app stores. This initiative aims to foster greater competition within the digital marketplace and potentially lower the fees charged to developers. The proposed changes also extend to enabling third-party access to NFC technology for payment services. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a national competition authority impacting major tech platforms. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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UK regulator proposes loosening Apple/Google app store payment rules

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    UK Pushes Apple to Loosen App Store Payment and NFC Rules The U.K.'s competition regulator has proposed letting app developers direct users to payment options o

    UK Pushes Apple to Loosen App Store Payment and NFC Rules The U.K.'s competition regulator has proposed letting app developers direct users to payment options outside Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, in a move aimed at increasing competition and reducing the fees cha… h…