EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint

Re:EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after ... by heavyset_go on Friday April 30, 2021 @04:44PM (#26999060)

> What’s variable are services that an app may take advantage of, such as push notifications, geolocation queries, iCloud access, and App Store approvals.

Cool, so let competition roll out implementations of these services, and developers can decide on their own if its worth using Apple's services or their competitors.

Consumers will be able to reap the benefits of increased competition, as the free market delivers to them better, cheaper and more efficient solutions.

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Re:EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after ... by jpttsn on Friday April 30, 2021 @06:13PM (#27000125)

Why would Apple agree to this? Is it not morally important that they consent?

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Re:EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after ... by heavyset_go on Friday April 30, 2021 @06:53PM (#27000568)

> Why would Apple agree to this?

Because they're looking down the barrel of antitrust suits.

> Is it not morally important that they consent?

Is it morally important that they consent to following the law? No, it isn't. Antitrust laws are very clear, and if a company violates them, then they'll face penalties and prosecution.

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Re:EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after ... by jpttsn on Saturday May 01, 2021 @06:51AM (#27005193)

I disagree. I think this law is immoral.

I think my local warlords are trying to take something someone else made, because they want to feel big, and are happy leave destruction in their wake.

I hope it fails this time.

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