App Dominance Curb

Japan enacts law to curb Apple and Google's app dominance.

Japan's parliament has enacted a law to restrict Apple and Google's control over app stores. This legislation prevents these tech giants from blocking third-party apps and prioritizing their own services in search results. 📱⚖️

Set to take effect by the end of 2025, the law aims to boost competition and innovation. Violations will result in fines of up to 30% of domestic revenue. Modeled after EU regulations, this move seeks to ensure fair competition in the tech industry.

How will this reshape the app market? 🤔

Source: @KyodoNews
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