UK Ends Apple and Google App Store Investigations, New Rules Loom

The Competition and Markets Authority will address concerns under the upcoming Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

The CMA closed its investigations into Apple and Google over in-app payment systems and market dominance.
The decision follows the passage of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act in May 2024.
The CMA emphasized it will continue monitoring both companies and may reopen cases under the new law.
Developers criticized Apple and Google's billing systems for limiting competition and imposing unfair charges.
The new act aims to provide a more flexible and comprehensive framework for regulating digital markets.