As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.
This week Apple made the long-awaited landmark move to allow other companies to launch app stores on iPhones.The decision is being watched closely around the world and was initially celebrated as an industry victory for businesses and consumers in the EU.It is one of many companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, that has been pushing Apple to allow alternative app stores on iPhones.
He has made a decent living operating his under-the-radar app shop, but has long wished to make one legitimately. So when the EU's new laws were announced in January, he jumped at the chance. Apple insists that new app shops have €1m in the bank, but if their reserves dip below that figure, they can be closed down. Apple did not respond to our questions about why this is needed, but has previously said it is about weeding out dodgy, or scam, stores.
Another charge being criticised is the 17% fee Apple will charge on any sales of an app sold on its App Store and elsewhere.
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