Summary
Apple and Google have agreed to change their app stores in the UK after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) claimed they had too much control, or a "duopoly". The companies will not favor their own apps and will be clearer about how other apps are approved. They will also not misuse data from other app developers.
Key Facts
- Apple and Google are making changes to their app stores in the UK following concerns from the CMA.
- The CMA said the companies have an "effective duopoly", meaning they dominate the app market.
- Apple and Google agreed not to favor their own apps and to be transparent about the approval process for other apps.
- The companies will also not use data from other app developers unfairly.
- Apple and Google agreed to these changes as immediate commitments to address competition concerns.
- The UK app economy is the largest in Europe, supporting about 400,000 jobs.
- The CMA will monitor these changes and can require more changes if needed.
- Apple and Google have expressed willingness to work with the CMA on these changes.
