The company doesn't want the app makers to mention payment alternatives.
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Apple is fighting over abuse of the App Store. Apple is asking for a judicial review of a Federal Antimonopoly Service warning from August that allows developers to mention alternatives to the App Store's in-app payment system. Despite the threat of a fine, Apple refused to change its rules despite being given a month to do so.
Apple's legal battles in the US are similar to the opposition's. Apple appealed the injunction that the judge in the lawsuit ordered the tech firm to allow App Store developers to point to other payment systems. The court denied Apple's request, and the company has until December 9th to let app makers point to other options. Apple will make exceptions to its policy for some media apps.
Pushbacks like those in the US and Russia are normal. Apple makes most of its money through hardware sales, but its services business is growing. Third-party alternatives could theoretically hurt App Store revenues and increase the chances of rogue apps pointing users to malicious sites. The maker of the iPhone might not have much choice. Regulators are concerned that Apple's approach stifles choice and competition.
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