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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

UK watchdog plans to break Apple and Google’s ‘effective duopoly’ on mobile app stores

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Google and Apple charge a commission of up to 30% on purchases made inside apps. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

The UK’s competition watchdog is challenging Apple and Google’s “effective duopoly” over mobile platforms by allowing developers to steer users away from their app stores to make purchases.

The Competition and Markets Authority argues that consumers and app owners are being let down by Apple and Google restrictions on spending money outside their app stores.

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