The EU's Digital Markets Act is forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores on iPhone and iPad by 2024, dismantling the company's most profitable moat. Developers can now sidestep Apple's 15–30% payment charges, and users can change default settings and install apps outside the official store. This marks the first time a regulator has successfully compelled Apple to structurally open its platform.
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