The "superior bargaining position" Apple and Google have in mobile operating systems and app distribution is a problem under Japan's anti-monopoly laws.

cross-posted from: https://exploding-heads.com/post/82015

According to the report, both companies are in a monopoly-like position when developing their apps and products compared to their competitors, allowing them to establish their own policies and commission rates.

The report states that Apple and Google gain a competitive edge in consumer choice for their apps by disabling the uninstallation of pre-installed apps or complicating the process for changing the default settings.

It called for an “equal footing regarding app store management,” including allowing users to select a third-party payment mechanism rather than requiring them to utilize Google or Apple services.