UK’s antitrust watchdog, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), is investigating a requirement on Apple’s App Store for web browsers. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he hopes that “regulatory action will follow” the investigation.
The requirement forces developers to use Apple’s own WebKit to develop browsers for iPads and iPhones. The CMA said it had “concerns” about Apple not allowing browsers that do not use WebKit on iPhone as it harms competition.
“Apple bans alternatives to its own browser engine on its mobile devices; a restriction that is unique to Apple. The CMA is concerned this severely limits the potential for rival browsers to differentiate themselves from Safari (for example, on features such as speed and functionality) and limits Apple’s incentives to invest in its browser engine”, the CMA said in a press release....
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