Representative Kat Cammack has introduced the App Store Freedom Act, targeting large app store operators like Apple and Google. The bill mandates that these platforms allow third-party app installations and payment systems, ensuring equal access to tools and interfaces for developers. It aims to dismantle anti-competitive practices, which Cammack argues lead to higher consumer prices and less innovation. This legislation mirrors similar EU initiatives that have already compelled changes from Apple and Google to foster a more competitive app environment.
"Dominant app stores have controlled customer data and forced consumers to use the marketplaces' own merchant services, instead of the native, in-app offerings provided by the applications and developers themselves."
"The App Store Freedom Act aims to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace."
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