TOKYO -- Apple and Google may be violating Japanese antitrust law with their handling of mobile apps, the Japan Fair Trade Commission said Thursday, arguing for further regulation to prevent anti-competitive behavior by tech platforms.
Report raises concerns over developer fees and lack of payment options
The Japan Fair Trade Commission faulted Google and Apple for forcing users of their app stores to use their own payment services. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Apple and Google may be violating Japanese antitrust law with their handling of mobile apps, the Japan Fair Trade Commission said Thursday, arguing for further regulation to prevent anti-competitive behavior by tech platforms.