Japanese govt aims to break Apple, Google application store monopolies

Japan has joined the list of countries determined to break Apple and Google’s monopoly on the app stores on their respective mobile operating systems.

Recently, the Japanese government held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, with the main output being a Final Report on the Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems, reports The Register.

According to the report, mobile ecosystems have become critical infrastructure, but more options for consumers are required, as well as an equal and equitable competition environment.

The report also mentioned that Apple and Google should allow third-party payment services to access their app stores so that developers can offer users more payment options.