The EU last year adopted a “common position” on how purchases made within mobile and online applications should be treated by operators of app stores. Now, seven months later, Google is drawing praise for striving to comply with EU guidance, while Apple is being rebuked for dragging its feet. Google announced specific steps it’s taking, including removal of the word “free” from any app that enables in-app purchases. Although Apple indicated it would address EU concerns, it proposed no concrete, immediate solutions, the EC complained.
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EU Rides Apple Over Weak In-App Purchase Policies
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. July 23, 2014 05:00 AMThe EU last year adopted a “common position” on how purchases made within mobile and online applications should be treated by operators of app stores. Now, seven months later, Google is drawing praise for striving to comply with EU guidance, while Apple is being rebuked for dragging its feet. Google announced specific steps it’s taking, including removal of the word “free” from any app that enables in-app purchases. Although Apple indicated it would address EU concerns, it proposed no concrete, immediate solutions, the EC complained.