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

OSTN Staff

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…