UK regulator wants Apple and Google to let devs steer clear of app store fees

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering new requirements around "steering" for Apple and Google's mobile platforms. The consultation concerns restrictions the CMA says are "currently preventing UK app developers from 'steering' their customers away from Apple and Google's platforms for payment." Direct engagement with customers allows developers to bypass the tech giants' app stores and avoid the fees they charge. According to the CMA, Apple currently prohibits the practi