Apple's proposed App Store changes in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to take effect in March 2024, have drawn criticism from various tech industry leaders, including Microsoft. The company has been accused of employing 'extortion' tactics to maintain its 'walled garden' by charging a 17% commission on third-party app installs, which has been described as protectionist and punitive towards developers. The EU industry chief has warned of strong action if Apple's compliance is deemed insufficient. Microsoft's Xbox president Sarah Bond has been vocal in criticizing the changes as a 'step in the wrong direction', potentially impacting Microsoft's gaming services on iOS. The tech community is divided, with ongoing debates about Apple's 'bad faith' compliance efforts and whether the company is acting in good faith.
#MustRead: Apple’s proposal to comply with the DMA is facing a range of criticisms, being called everything from a ‘step in the wrong direction’ to ‘extortion’. https://t.co/EBPDwShGwL
Xbox President Calls Apple's New EU Rules 'A Step in the Wrong Direction' https://t.co/uDuHOGLTNc
Apple's App Store EU changes spark criticism from Microsoft - https://t.co/TWriHAL2JP - by @AbdulSbeei
Starting in March 2024, Apple users in the EU can expect new app stores and other changes not seen anywhere else. | By Xochitl Bott Rivera https://t.co/9l6xjI02T6
Apple’s proposal to comply with the DMA is facing a range of criticisms, being called everything from a ‘step in the wrong direction’ to ‘extortion’. https://t.co/EBPDwShGwL
TechScape: ‘Hot garbage’ or core protection? Inside Apple’s ongoing beef with the EU https://t.co/wQN7w1fTU5
Xbox president thinks Apple's EU App Store plan is 'a step in the wrong direction' https://t.co/S4oCl8yAQC https://t.co/IJTt9gJ8iV
What if Apple is right about its App Store and the EU is wrong? https://t.co/ShnyMLrBJc
Xbox president Sarah Bond says Apple's decision to charge fees for third-party app installs is "a step in the wrong direction". https://t.co/Bsmb0Gpcgu https://t.co/TKYxjm5PeU
Xbox boss Sarah Bond has joined the voices criticising Apple's new EU policy - opening up to other app stores, but charging a 17% commission - calling it a "step in the wrong direction" https://t.co/chXUvPuq4C
‘Hot garbage’ or core protection? Inside Apple’s ongoing beef with the EU https://t.co/2ddDmAym2i
Microsoft and Spotify criticise Apple’s proposed EU changes https://t.co/EBPDwShGwL
Microsoft latest to weigh in on Apple's EU App Store rules with disapproval https://t.co/cQOm8fspEa #Apple
Tech companies warn EU over encryption plans https://t.co/Tgo56dHBli
#Microsoft executive comments on #Apple's App Store changes, "a step in the wrong direction". Do you agree? https://t.co/CXnDvjvDo0
Xbox Head Is Not Happy With Apple's New App Store Policy https://t.co/qAcmtwKp24 https://t.co/xCxkI8lG44
In our latest YT video, @Andrew_OSU provides a comprehensive analysis of both sides of #Apple's EU App Store changes. Do you agree with Apple's take on the changes? https://t.co/BLJMUX51lW
Apple’s EU app store changes open door for Australia to improve digital platforms competition https://t.co/Ce78ACJkCH
A Microsoft executive calls Apple's new EU policy to comply with the DMA "a step in the wrong direction." #Apple #Microsoft By @hillitech https://t.co/562VT9edej
Apple’s plan for EU market regulations draw criticism from Microsoft Xbox president https://t.co/xbn9iIeQau via @GamesBeat
Sarah Bond, Microsoft's Xbox president, criticized Apple for taking a "step in the wrong direction" on the EU's app regulations. https://t.co/Spce7rQiYh
Microsoft and others have called out Apple's new App Store rules as a "step backwards," as the firm twists new EU legislation to increase costs on developers: https://t.co/nLzaZiGSrq #Apple $AAPL $MSFT #iOS #Microsoft
Microsoft calls Apple's proposed App Store changes a 'step in the wrong direction' https://t.co/frUnXla3rI by @ChanceHMiller
Xbox president Sarah Bond says that "Apple's new policy is a step in the wrong direction", in response to an X post by the Spotify CEO about Apple's DMA changes (@tomwarren / The Verge) https://t.co/0IE84Sh85T 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/S5rf5AbJ9K
Microsoft says Apple’s new App Store rules are ‘a step in the wrong direction’ https://t.co/xwOLQw0erJ
Microsoft says Apple’s new App Store rules are "a step in the wrong direction." Apple's changes could spell trouble for Microsoft's Xbox mobile store and potentially even an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iOS. Details below 👇 https://t.co/FM6EGjqrdT
Do you think Apple is acting in good faith with their App Store changes for the EU? Andrew presents both sides of the argument in our new YT Video. Which side are you on? https://t.co/BLJMUX4two
Do you think Is Apple acting in good faith with their App Store changes for the EU? Andrew presents both side of the argument in our new YT Video. Which side are you on? https://t.co/BLJMUX4two
We believe constructive conversations drive change and progress towards open platforms and greater competition. Apple's new policy is a step in the wrong direction. We hope they listen to feedback on their proposed plan and work towards a more inclusive future for all. https://t.co/mDRI5KPJf6
Apple’s poison-pill approach to EU regulation might be the right thing to do https://t.co/gLzQrgTtOl
Apple's plan to keep iPad locked down in Europe renders any competing iOS app stores unviable for customers who own iPads and expect their apps to work everywhere. That's one of the many anticompetitive aspects of Apple's bad faith compliance effort.
The EU Forces Open Apple’s Walled Garden https://t.co/kqbE15EM8o
“Malicious Compliance” – Apple Is Accused of “Extortion” Tactics To Keep Developers Locked Into Its Walled Garden https://t.co/IUjDXHps3k
A European Commissioner has laid down the law, and has declared that Apple will be the target of "strong action" if its compliance with the Digital Markets Act isn't enough. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/LmrIJcZtw7
The European Union’s decision to force Apple into a more open marketplace harms iPhone users who’ve chosen iOS for security reasons 🚨 #Apple #iOS
EU industry chief warns Apple of strong action amidst App Store overhaul - Gizmochina https://t.co/r43WTlLJRH https://t.co/rYhjaQ8993
With its response to the EU’s DMA regulation, Apple has shown that it will continue being needlessly protectionist and punitive to the devs who help make its platform valuable. That bums me out! More on Apple’s approach to sideloading on the iPhone in this week’s newsletter,…
Burning developer goodwill is what hurt Microsoft 20-years-ago. Apple runs the risk of doing the same. They have to either make their platforms ever more compelling and worthy of the fees they charge, or open the gates and roll back fees. They cannot pursue growth at all costs…