Dutch regulator tells Apple to allow other app paymentsBloombergApple Inc was ordered by the Dutch antitrust authority to allow dating apps to use other payment systems or face a fine of up to 50 million euros (US$56.6 million). Apple imposes “unreasonable conditions” by not allowing a free choice for app payments besides Apple’s in-app purchases, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets said in a news release. Apple charges a commission of as much as 30 percent on some app subscriptions, although the US firm last year reduced the fees for smaller developers. “Some app providers are dependent on Apple’s App Store, and Apple takes advantage of that dependency,” said Martijn Snoep, head of the Dutch authority. “Apple needs to take seriously the interests of app providers too, and set reasonable conditions.”Apple disagrees with the court order and has filed a legal challenge, the company said in an e-mailed statement.

Source: Taipei Times December 26, 2021 23:29 UTC