Following its regulatory investigation that began in March, the European Commission (EC) alleged Monday that tech company Apple has violated the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) by restricting third-party app developers from reaching prospective customers.
Following its regulatory investigation launched in March, the European Commission (EC) alleged Monday that tech company Apple has violated the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) by restricting third-party app developers from reaching prospective customers.
Apple is continuing to violate the DMA, which explicitly states that the tech giant must provide third parties with an easily navigable process to reach consumers. Apple is still imposing excessive charges on app developers and restricting developers' promotional capabilities. Once Apple finally chooses to follow the law, it can rest assured that it will still make its share of profits without disrupting competition.
While Apple has certainly played a villainous role in this DMA saga, the EU isn't without fault. Instead of focusing on fees more generally, the Commission has allowed Apple to continue to impose the same charges through often unvetted third parties. The EC should let Apple oversee third-party developers under the condition that it fosters competition to bring fees down. Companies and consumers should both be the focus of this law.