tech giant apple, It does not fall off the agenda with legal issues. This time in the center Holland is located.
happening in 2021 Epic Games and apple The consequences of the legal battle between Many countries prevent Apple’s App Store-based commission cuts, alternative payment methods want to add. In this process, the European country Holland is also included. based in the NetherlandsAuthority for Consumers and Markets”, or “ACM” for short, has become a hit with Apple’s matchmaking apps in the country over the past few weeks. in-app third-party payment methods decided to put it. Apple also made an announcement and stated that it would comply with it.
However, it was stated that Apple did not take a step in the process, and matchmaking applications in the Netherlands still cannot use in-app third-party payment methods. Currently, only Apple’s built-in payment system with commission deduction is used in applications.
That’s right on it ACM A legal step was taken by Apple and 5 million euro fine. According to the statement, this penalty will increase exponentially every week if the necessary step is not taken and will reach the level of 50 million euros. can go. There is no explanation for now, but Apple will most likely take the necessary steps quickly to prevent the continuation of the penalty.
Those who use their own payment system in the application market and applications and thus earn incredibly high income. appleThe process is also being compressed in countries such as South Korea. While Apple finds other payment systems dangerous, countries and developers want alternatives to be allowed in the name of competition.