The European Commission has found Apple in violation of the Digital Markets Act due to its anti-competitive practices regarding payment options on its App Store. Notably, Apple's anti-steering policies prevent users from accessing alternative payment distribution channels. In light of a â¬500 million fine that Apple is appealing, users in the EU have observed warning signs next to certain apps, such as Instacar, which provide external payment options, potentially aimed at undermining their reliability versus Apple's own payment system. This raises concerns about the fairness of app visibility and user perception.
One of the EC's main gripes concerned Apple's anti-steering policies, which prevented users from accessing alternative payment distribution channels.
Users across the European Union have noticed that Apple is now placing warning signs next to some apps that offer third-party payment options outside the App Store.
The disclaimer prompt links to a dedicated page where Apple explains the flaws of alternative payment systems.
The new security prompt seems like a way for Apple to purposefully make apps that don't use its payment processor look unsecure.
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