🇬🇧 UK watchdog turns up heat on Apple & Google app stores
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority is asking for public feedback on new commitments from Apple and Google aimed at aligning their app stores with upcoming digital competition rules.
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What’s on the table?
Fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory app reviews
Neutral app rankings (no favoritism to their own services)
No misuse of developer data during app approvals
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This is part of the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, targeting Big Tech dominance. Apple and Google were officially flagged as “strategic” platforms in 2025.
🗓 Feedback deadline: March 3
⚖️ Rules kick in: April 1
Market reaction: AAPL −1.26% | GOOG +0.40%
Bigger picture: tighter regulation = potential long-term shift in app store economics 👀