Apple warns Australia against joining EU in mandating iPhone app sideloading
a year ago
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- #Digital Markets Act
- Apple warns Australia against following the EU's lead in mandating iPhone app sideloading.
- The Australian government is considering new rules to open up Apple's iOS ecosystem, similar to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Apple argues that sideloading introduces security and privacy risks, citing malware, fraud, and scams as potential threats.
- The company highlights issues in the EU, such as the availability of pornography and copyright-infringing apps due to sideloading.
- Apple defends its App Store review process and commission structure, noting most developers pay lower fees.
- The EU's scrutiny of Apple's DMA compliance, including the 'Core Technology Fee,' raises questions about market fairness.
- Australia's next steps remain unclear, with the Treasury yet to publish full submissions, including Apple's arguments.