Microsoft argues in its CMA filing that despite Apple's recent revisions, the App Store guidelines remain restrictive and make it impractical for native cloud gaming apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming to operate on iOS.
The issue lies within Apple’s Guidelines, specifically the limitations imposed on the sharing of subscriptions and content across platforms... Microsoft asserts that these restrictions hinder its ability to comply technically and economically.
Microsoft highlights that Apple's in-app purchase requirement and its accompanying 30% commission fee are detrimental to the economic viability of its cloud gaming services, stifling innovation and competition.
The filing notes that the App Store restrictions prevent Microsoft from providing an equitable service, forcing it to limit the features and content available to iOS users in comparison to other platforms.
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