Do Son Google opened the US Play Store to external payment methods and alternative app downloads, a temporary measure following a US court mandate in the Epic Games antitrust case.
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Apple is appealing the EU's €500M DMA fine, calling the ruling "unprecedented." The company has revised App Store policies but will argue its case in court.
Apple revised EU App Store policies, allowing external purchases and new fees (initial acquisition, service, CTC) after a €500M fine. Developers can now direct users to outside payment channels.
Mozilla has updated its Add-ons store policies (effective Aug 4, 2025), lifting the ban on closed-group extensions, clarifying data consent, and simplifying privacy policy hosting.