The Dutch Competition and Markets Authority (ACM) announced on Friday that Apple has postponed its decision regarding the fees it charges dating app providers. This postponement is said to be influenced by the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Apple and the European Commission. These discussions between Apple and the European Commission are expected to shape changes in the company’s pricing policies.
According to the ACM’s statement, Apple has restructured its pricing system in line with discussions with the European Commission, and these revisions are planned to be revised more comprehensively by the end of the year.
This situation will directly affect both Apple’s app store strategy and the financial burdens that dating app providers face on this platform. In June, a Dutch court confirmed that Apple had abused its dominant position by imposing unfair terms on dating app providers on the App Store. The court ruling highlighted that Apple had abused its dominance in the industry and engaged in anti-competitive practices against other app developers. This decision led to a closer examination of Apple’s in-app pricing policy and its pressure on other app developers.Now, as a result of negotiations between the ACM and the European Commission, more information is expected to emerge about the new regulations regarding Apple’s pricing policies. This process could have significant consequences not only for Apple, but also for other companies developing applications on the App Store and for platform users.
