Apple now showing warnings on EU App Store apps with alternative payment options

The European Commission (EC) found Apple in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) over its anti-competitive App Store practices last month. One of the EC’s main gripes concerned Apple’s anti-steering policies, which prevented users from accessing alternative payment distribution channels. While Apple is appealing the €500 million fine, users across the European Union have noticed that Apple is now placing warning signs next to some apps that offer third-party payment options outside the App Store. One example is Instacar - a Hungarian app that shows vehicle data history. The app...

May 16, 2025 - 03:44
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Apple now showing warnings on EU App Store apps with alternative payment options

The European Commission (EC) found Apple in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) over its anti-competitive App Store practices last month. One of the EC’s main gripes concerned Apple’s anti-steering policies, which prevented users from accessing alternative payment distribution channels. While Apple is appealing the €500 million fine, users across the European Union have noticed that Apple is now placing warning signs next to some apps that offer third-party payment options outside the App Store. One example is Instacar - a Hungarian app that shows vehicle data history. The app...