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The App Store is a digital distribution platform by Apple for downloading and updating iOS and other Apple operating system applications.

Launched
2008
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Apple
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Key Takeaway Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do
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Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do

The App Store is a digital distribution platform by Apple for downloading and updating iOS and other Apple operating system applications.

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  • Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do 9to5Mac
  • Apple Updates App Store Guidelines With Stricter Rules for Low-Quality Apps 9to5mac.com
  • Apple tightens App Review Guidelines against apps that ‘do not add value to the App Store’ 9to5Mac
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What could happen to Apple as a result?

Antitrust outcomes will usually happen on a country-by-country basis, though there are exceptions. In Europe, for example, it is likely that the European Union will act as a bloc, and that any legislation applying to Apple will apply across all 27 member countries. The worst-case scenario for Apple is for the US government to call for the breakup of the company. For example, it might be ruled that Apple Inc cannot run an App Store while also selling the iPhones on which those apps run. This is not a likely outcome, however. A more likely scenario is a series of smaller changes. For example, Ap

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac
How is Apple responding?

In public, Apple’s stance is an outraged one, arguing that it does not have a dominant position and is doing nothing wrong. Behind closed doors, the company is aware that it either has to change some of its practices, or be forced to do so by law. For example, while publicly declaring that a 30% commission on apps was industry standard, Apple made a massive U-turn by introducing the Small Business Program, with a 15% commission instead. Although touted as applying to the smallest developers, it in fact applies to 98% of them. It would be more accurate to say that the App Store now has a standa

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac
Why is Apple facing antitrust investigations?

First, Apple is a very large company, and it would be very easy for a company of that size to commit antitrust violations, so it is to be expected that any massive corporation would be put under the antitrust microscope. But in Apple’s case, there are some more specific concerns based on the company”s market dominance in particular areas. These are addressed below.

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac
What are the antitrust concerns with Apple?

There are a number of different ones, in areas as diverse as ad tracking and Sign In With Apple, but here are three of the main ones.

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac
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