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China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing

China Lists Mobile App Stores that Comply with New Rule, but Apple Missing. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released the first batch of mobile app stores that are in compliance with the country's new regulations. However, Apple's app store is noticeably missing from the list. The regulation, which took effect on May 1, requires all app stores to register with the government and obtain a license in order to operate legally in China. Apple has not commented on its absence from the list.

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Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight

Apple has introduced a requirement for new apps to show proof of a Chinese government license before they can be released on the China App Store. This move aligns Apple with local rivals who have adopted similar policies in compliance with tightening state regulations. The requirement involves submitting an "internet content provider (ICP) filing" when publishing new apps, a system that has been in place for websites operating legally in China since at least 2017. Apple's decision to implement this policy comes as China increases its oversight of mobile apps, with a new rule requiring app stores and developers to submit an "app filing" with business details to regulators.

Tencent, others begin enforcing China's new oversight move on apps

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tencent, others begin enforcing China's new oversight move on apps

Mobile app stores in China, including those operated by Tencent, Xiaomi, and others, have begun blocking app publishers from launching new apps if they fail to make required disclosures to authorities. These actions align with new regulations introduced by Beijing, which demand that mobile app publishers submit business details to the government. Failure to comply could result in apps being removed. This regulatory shift is causing concerns in the industry, as it makes app publishing in China more challenging and may require global apps to establish a local entity or partner with a local entity to continue operating in the country.

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores

Chinese game developer Tencent will be removing its popular mobile game Dungeon & Fighter (DnF Mobile) from selected Android app stores as the contracts with these platforms have expired. The specific app stores affected have not been disclosed, but reports suggest that Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo stores are among them. Revenue sharing has been a contentious issue between game developers and app stores in China, with the standard 50% split being a point of contention. Tencent had a similar dispute with Huawei in 2021, resulting in the removal of several games from their app store.

Apple wants to know what developers really think about its App Store changes. It may regret asking.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Apple wants to know what developers really think about its App Store changes. It may regret asking.

Apple is offering 30-minute online consultations to developers seeking feedback on recent changes made to its App Store. The changes were made to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, which deemed the App Store unfair in terms of its commission fees and restrictions on alternative app stores. The consultations come as developers express frustration over the costs associated with using third-party app stores and the new "core technology fee" imposed by Apple. App developers hope that Apple will listen to their feedback and make necessary changes.

Big Tech app stores focus of EU digital crackdown: Margrethe Vestager

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Big Tech app stores focus of EU digital crackdown: Margrethe Vestager

The European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will initially target app stores as part of its efforts to regulate tech giants. Margrethe Vestager, the bloc's antitrust chief, expressed concern about fair access to operating systems for smaller app stores, currently dominated by Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The DMA will impose new restrictions on operating systems, app stores, and digital platforms, with violations carrying fines of up to 10% of global revenue. Companies such as Apple have made proposals to comply with the DMA, including restructuring fees, after being caught by the rules.

Apple will now let users in the EU download apps through web sites, not just the App Store

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Apple will now let users in the EU download apps through web sites, not just the App Store

Apple is allowing developers in the European Union to offer iPhone apps for direct download from their websites, rather than solely through the App Store. This move follows new regulations that require tech giants to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In order to distribute iOS apps directly, developers must meet criteria set by Apple and agree to new EU business terms, including a core technology fee. Web distribution offers an alternative to App Store distribution and marketplace apps, which allow developers to run their own app stores on iOS.

Number of agencies have concerns about 'sideloading' on iPhone, Apple says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Number of agencies have concerns about 'sideloading' on iPhone, Apple says

Apple has revealed that several government agencies in the European Union and other regions have expressed concerns about security risks as the company opens its iPhones and iPads to rival app stores to comply with EU tech regulations. The move comes as a result of the Digital Markets Act, which requires Apple to offer alternative app stores and allow developers to opt out of its in-app payment system. These agencies, particularly those in essential sectors such as defense and banking, have sought assurances that government-purchased iPhones will not allow sideloading of apps.

Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order

Apple has removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following a government order. The Cyberspace Administration of China expressed concerns about national security, leading to the removal of these apps. Apple stated that it is obliged to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates. The apps, however, are still available for download in other App Store regions. Meta has not yet commented on this development.

Apple to face major charges over App Store monopoly

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple to face major charges over App Store monopoly

Apple is facing charges from the European Union (EU) for allegedly blocking competition in its App Store platform. EU regulators believe that Apple is not allowing app developers to offer alternative app distribution methods without paying fees to Apple. These charges are likely to be the first use of the Digital Markets Act against Apple. The EU began investigating Google and Apple earlier this year under the same law. Apple has made changes to its App Store policies to comply with upcoming EU regulations, but critics argue that the fee structure remains unfair.

Russian antitrust agency complains to Apple over users' limited payment services

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Russian antitrust agency complains to Apple over users' limited payment services

Russia's antitrust agency, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), has asked Apple to explain why its Russian users do not have access to full functionality of banking and payment services on Apple devices. The FAS has previously fined Apple around $26 million for abusing its dominant position in the mobile apps market and in-app payments. The agency claims that most Russian banks have been removed from the App Store, preventing users from installing apps from outside the App Store. Apple has been asked to provide a detailed explanation to the FAS. Apple recently made concessions in Europe to comply with digital market regulations.

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