"Apple warned the law's requirements "open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, and privacy and security risks." Cupertino has complied anyway, and said it introduced "Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and requirements that help protect children from inappropriate content and scams." Apple also dropped its App Store commissions to 10 percent "for the vast majority of developers.""
"Google called for "constructive regulatory engagement and careful enforcement to avoid any unintended consequences as these new rules are rolled out." The company now offers Japanese users screens that let them choose a browser and search provider, and allows in-app purchases to be made using payment services other than the company's Play payment scheme. The Chocolate Factory also now lets developers "offer a side-by-side choice of making a purchase with Google Play Billing or completing the purchase on the developer's website.'""
"AMD CEO Lisa Su last week visited China and, according to the nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the US chip design firm "will continue to deepen its investment in China, further strengthen cooperation with China, and jointly promote industrial innovation and development." AMD hasn't detailed those commitments. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng said China continues to promote a new wave of industrialization and hopes AMD will participate in the opportunities that effort creates."
Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act required Google and Apple to permit third-party app stores and alternative payment providers for mobile applications. Apple expressed concerns about increased malware, fraud, privacy and security risks but implemented Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for marketplaces, child-protection requirements, and cut App Store commissions to 10 percent for most developers. Google urged careful regulatory engagement and now offers Japanese users browser and search-provider choice, alternative in-app payment options, and side-by-side purchase choices with Google Play Billing. AMD's CEO visited China and pledged to deepen investment and cooperation, while Chinese officials encouraged AMD to join a new wave of industrialization.
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