Buy an app subscription today and there is a good chance Apple or Google is taking a cut. The CMA wants developers to be free to point customers elsewhere to pay and is asking the tech giants to justify any fees they charge for the privilege.

The study found smartphone and tablet users will be forced to shell out extra because of a 'stealth' levy of up to 30 per cent the tech giants impose on in-app purchases.

Link to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-consults-on-new-requirements-for-apple-and-googles-mobile-platforms