Step in wrong direction: Xbox president on Apple proposed changes in EU

American technology giant Apple has recently announced changes it is bringing to iOS, Safari, and the App Store to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU). Coming in March with iOS 17.4 update, the changes would allow iPhone users to install third-party app marketplaces, change default web browsers, and set preferred payment methods other than Apple’s own.

While the changes were expected to be welcomed by app developers, Apple has faced criticism by major app makers and service providers since its announcement. Developers that have criticised Apple in the past for its unfair commission policy on iOS app development have called the new changes not good enough to uphold the new regulations.