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> I don't think the EU can rule that Apple can't charge publishers to be on iOS Why not? Maybe they can't rule that Apple must make the App Store free for deve

• Spivak 3y ago
  > App Store can't be the only way to install apps. Yes, hence alternative app stores. But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are.
  • bakugo 3y ago
    > But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are. Yes, it is. For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores, so effectively it's just their App Store under a different name. Hopefully this won't fly under DMA.
    • adamlett 3y ago
      For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores No, they just need a legally binding agreement.