Apple forces developers to place its login button above Google, Facebook

Apple will require developers to position a new “Sign on with Apple” button in iPhone and iPad apps above rival buttons from Alphabet’s Google and Facebook, according to developer guidelines released this week.

The move to give Apple prime placement is significant because users often select the default or top option on apps. And Apple will force apps to offer its button if they want to offer options to login with Facebook or Google.

Apple unveiled its login button on Monday, emphasizing users’ privacy and also introducing a feature that randomly generates an email address to avoid revealing the person’s true email.