> I don't think the EU can rule that Apple can't charge publishers to be on iOS
Why not? Maybe they can't rule that Apple must make the App Store free for developers, but they can rule that the App Store can't be the only way to install apps.
> I don't think the EU can rule that Apple can't charge publishers to be on iOS
Why not? Maybe they can't rule that Apple must make the App Store free for developers, but they can rule that the App Store can't be the only way to install apps.
> App Store can't be the only way to install apps.
Yes, hence alternative app stores. But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are.
> But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are.
Yes, it is. For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores, so effectively it's just their App Store under a different name. Hopefully this won't fly under DMA.
For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores
No, they just need a legally binding agreement.