Proposed ‘App Store Freedom Act’ Targets Apple and Google’s Dominance

TheWkly Analysis

A new bill introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) seeks to break open Apple and Google’s tight grip on app distribution. The “App Store Freedom Act” would require large platforms to let consumers access third-party app stores and payment systems. Developers, in turn, would gain more control and potentially pay less in fees. Detractors, including Apple and Google, argue that such openness could compromise security. The measure reflects growing bipartisan unease with Big Tech’s market power. Similar European rules have already forced Apple to experiment with outside payment options.