Apple is being accused of the recent fiasco that was discovered on its App Store. The latest case opens an opportunity for the US congress to possibly punish the tech titan for what it did.
The dispute between the Cupertino giant and Epic Games is not yet finished, and the newest complaint could originate from the tirades of the video game publisher. Now, the bipartisan bills are on their way to implement some restrictions on how Apple handles its apps on the devices such as iPads and iPhones.
The worst part that Apple could receive is the removal of the first-party apps in the platform, however, the electronics firm should also be prepared for the imminent ban from the pre-installation of the software.
Apple App Store is Monopolizing the Software Market
Apple is facing a possible ban for preloading the apps from the App Store.
On Wednesday, June 16, Slashgear reported that the preloaded apps have been widespread all over the mobile platforms. For instance, there is bloatware that would occupy the storage space without the users knowing how it got there. This is what happens among Android smartphones.
Apple and Android have their own app stores where users could freely install and download their desired applications. The feature has been running for so long on both platforms, but the case of the former tackles a much deeper fact about its app monopolization.
The accusation leads to the Cupertino firm's attempt to monopolize the software market by automatically installing its apps on the user's device. This means that Apple has the power to dictate what apps should be preinstalled on the consumer's smartphone and other devices, however, five antitrust bills counter that action.
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Bill Covers a 'Likely Ban' for Apple to Preinstall Apps on the App Store
There is a bill that tackles that the tech giant could potentially face a ban specific for app preinstallation. Mainly, the bill points out the applications that have respective counterparts on the App Store.
Furthermore, another set of bills indicated that Apple's operations would be stopped since the iPad maker continues to block the users who want to entirely remove their preloaded apps on their iPhones, tablets, and other Apple devices. Since the arrival of iOS 12, the company has been permitting the consumer to delete the applications.
The conflicts that Apple experiences do not end here. The Cook-led entity was also squaring off with the EU over the iOs apps. Furthermore, the sideloading of the apps outside the App Store would be enforced by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). However, CEO Tim Cook said that it would impact the security of iPhones.
Previously, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney also called Apple App Store to be "full of scams" after the bitcoin scandal that happened. The commotion brought by "Fortnite" has become a big discussion that everyone has expected. In two years, Apple managed to rake more than $100 million from the game, as the lawsuit said.
Meanwhile, Techcrunch reported that Apple Podcast Subscription is now live in more than 170 locations.
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Written by Joseph Henry