Telegram Complaints Apple to the EU Due to Unfair Competition
Telegram, one of the most popular messaging platforms developed against WhatsApp, was acquired through Apple's application store App Store.
Telegram, one of the most popular messaging platforms developed against WhatsApp, was acquired through Apple's application store App Store.
One of the most popular messaging platforms developed against WhatsApp. TelegramApple's app store App Store received from 30 percentfor a share of European UnionHe applied to . Telegram, which submitted an official antitrust complaint to the European Union's competition authority, Spotify After Rakuten and Rakuten, it became the third largest company to apply to the EU on the grounds that the App Store offers unfair competition.
Apple's application store wants a very high share of 30 percent from people who share applications there. Allow users to download these applications from other sources not allowing For this reason, the company provides this 30 percent denominator for all people who want to develop software for Apple products. made it compulsory It's happening. This naturally ensures that the company does not allow competition and has a monopoly in the application store field.
Recently, co-founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durovshared an open letter regarding Apple's 30 percent tax on applications. The letter explains that Apple's app store doesn't cost what people produce, and given the size of the iOS install base, developers can't afford to develop apps there. will continue It was located.
Spotify also complains about unfair competition
Apart from Telegram, world giants such as Spotify also accuse Apple of creating an unfair competitive environment. Spotify, stated that the App Store generates very high revenue from its subscription service without any effort.
Companies and users who want to develop and publish an application on iOS or iPadOS have to pay 30 percent of their subscription revenue to Apple, even though the application is free. Google also makes similar, albeit smaller, cuts over Google Play, but Android On the platform, users can publish the application on other platforms if they wish. Apple, on the other hand, does not allow third-party store applications, requiring applications to be downloaded only from the App Store.
So, do you think the European Union may decide that Apple constitutes unfair competition and impose new sanctions on the company? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments section.
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