Move over Apple's official App Store: New developments for EU iPhone users
Key Takeaways:
- The Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been enacted in the EU, allowing alternative marketplaces on iPhones, in an effort to promote competition among Big Tech companies.
- Epic Games and SetApp by MacPaw are among the companies planning to launch their own alternative marketplaces for iPhone users in the EU.
- AltStore, a popular alternative marketplace, is set to be the first available for iPhone users in the EU, following the DMA implementation.
Analysis:
Apple's introduction of a new "Core Technology Fee" for developers looking to distribute via alternative marketplaces is being investigated by the EU to determine if it violates DMA regulations. The future availability of alternative marketplaces on iPhones in the EU is dependent on the outcome of this investigation.
Do You Know?
- The Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to promote competition among Big Tech companies on their core platforms.
- AltStore, a popular alternative marketplace, is set to become available for iPhone users in the EU, offering unique apps and a new mobile app subscription model.