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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Technology

UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments

Britain's competition regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing app developers to steer users to alternative payment options ​outside Apple and Alphabet's Google app stores ​to cut fees and boost competition.

The Competition and Markets Authority said the proposals would ​remove restrictions that currently prevent UK developers from directing users to off-platform payment options, which are banned by Apple and restricted by Google.

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