Apple accuses Europe of 'delay tactics' following alternative app store collapse

Following the shutdown of an alternative app store, Apple has accused the European Commission (EC) of using “political delay tactics” as an excuse to probe and fine the company, Bloomberg reported.

Apple says EC is using ‘political delay tactics’ on app changes to impose fines

Apple Inc. accused the European Commission of using “political delay tactics” to postpone new app policies as a pretense to investigate and fine the iPhone maker.
Yahoo

Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Apple on Wednesday said it has opened iPhones and other devices to alternative app stores in Japan to comply with new laws aimed at stoking competition in that ...

One of the EU’s Largest Alternative App Stores Is Shutting Down

Setapp Mobile will shut down in February, citing Apple’s complex EU terms as developers weigh new fees, link-out rules, and uncertain alternative stores.
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Apple Blames EU for Setapp Store Shutdown

Apple has accused the European Commission of political delay tactics after MacPaw announced the shutdown of its Setapp ...
TechCrunch

Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth

Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, arguing that the App Store has stifled startup innovation. We’ve reached out to legal reps for YC and ...