The Japanese government is taking steps to challenge Apple and Google’s control over the smartphone app market. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration has proposed a bill that would force these tech giants to allow third-party app markets and offer more payment options. In addition, the bill would prevent Apple and Google from showing favoritism towards their own products.
This move by Japan is part of a larger trend of countries and regions cracking down on the dominance of tech giants in various markets. By promoting competition and opening up the app market to more players, Japan hopes to create a more level playing field for app developers and users.
With this new legislation, Japan is signaling its commitment to fostering innovation and competition in the smartphone app ecosystem. It will be interesting to see how Apple and Google respond to these proposed changes and how they will impact the wider tech industry.