UK Regulators Target Apple’s App Store Dominance with New Market Status
British regulators have confirmed Apple holds strategic market status for its mobile platforms, enabling potential interventions that could mandate third-party app stores. The move follows similar actions in the EU and could significantly reshape Apple’s UK operations.
Regulatory Designation Confirmed
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially designated Apple with strategic market status for its iOS and iPadOS platforms, according to reports. This classification grants regulators enhanced powers to impose binding requirements that could fundamentally alter how Apple operates its App Store ecosystem in the UK market.