Apple has previously sent letters to Senators opposing the Open Markets Act. However, it seems Apple was out of luck, as the bill passed the Senate Judiciary and is now advancing for a full Senate vote.
the law has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now continuing on to be debated by the full Senate.The Open Markets Act is the bill that would force Apple to allow side-loading on iOS . It has now advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, heading to the full Senate for a vote.
Basically, the Open Markets Act is an antitrust bill, that would place additional restrictions on big tech giant companies such as Apple and Google. If the law gets accepted, it would ban the aforementioned companies from prohibiting side-loading on their platforms. This is something Apple has had concerns and issues with, as Cupertino keeps bringing the issue of privacy and possible scams making their way onto people's smartphones, if the bill becomes a law, that is.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, one of the bill's main sponsors, stated that this legislation will establish new rules for app stores and will therefore help level the playing field. Additionally, the bill will ensure an innovative and competitive app marketplace. The bill is now one step closer to becoming law.As we reported previously, Apple has been a vocal critic of the proposed legislation. The company, explaining how this bill could harm user privacy, security, and choice .
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