Australia's federal government is considering allowing users to download apps from sources outside of the Apple App Store to enhance competition and reduce costs for consumers. This proposal aims to address the 30% cut Apple takes from in-app purchases, which affects subscription services like Netflix and Spotify. Apple warns that implementing EU-style competition regulations could compromise user security and lead to a rise in malware. The government paper also discusses the need to target practices that hinder competition, specifically Apple's in-app payment scheme and the option for sideloading apps.
Apple’s response emphasized that the proposed regulations could compromise user security and lead to an increase in privacy risks, malware, and harmful content.
The Australian government’s proposal aims to counteract anti-competitive practices, particularly Apple's in-app payment scheme, and allow users to sideload apps.
Currently, Australians cannot subscribe to services like Netflix or Spotify through iOS apps due to Apple’s restrictions, which include a substantial cut on in-app purchases.
Apple claims that 90% of app developers do not incur the 30% commission and that the typical fee for most developers is actually 15%.
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