Link to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-consults-on-new-requirements-for-apple-and-googles-mobile-platforms
CMA Consultation on Mobile App Steering and NFC Access
The UK Competition and Markets Authority:
‘Steering’ — the ability for developers to engage with customers
about off‑platform options — is currently banned by Apple and
restricted by Google in the UK. Lifting these constraints would
CMA consults on new requirements for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
UK regulator wants Apple and Google to let devs steer clear of app store fees
CMA Proposes Apple, Google App Store Changes | Silicon UK Tech
UK watchdog proposes changes to Apple and Google’s app stores payment rules
UK regulator proposes letting developers steer users off Apple and Google payments
UK watchdog moves to break Apple and Google's grip on app payments
Apple and Google’s App Stores are fundamentally unfair, watchdog says
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments - The Economic Times
UK regulator proposes easing Apple, Google app store payment rules
New measures designed to bring down prices and spur UK tech innovation.
Proposals could open cheaper routes for purchases made through third parties
Link to: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-regulator-proposes-easing-apple-google-app-store-payment-rules-2026-06-30/
UK competition regulator begins consultation on potential measures to allow third-party payment methods with reduced fees
The CMA is consulting on forcing the tech giants to allow developers to steer customers away from their platforms for payment.
The CMA wants to let UK app developers point users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google’s stores, with steering…
