Apple on Monday criticized a pornography app newly available on iphones in the European Union, Saying The Bloc’s digital policy was undermining consumer confidence in apple.
Since it first open App Store on iphones In 2008, Apple has controlled what apps could be downloaded to the devices, with then then-CEO STEVE Jobs Saying Apple’s “Moral Responsibility” and one of the company’s Major motivations for acting as a gatekeeper.
In the eu, apple’s gatekeeper status changes with the 2022 adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)Which required apple to allow alternative app stores. One of that stores, called altstore, have begun distributing an app called hot tub, which describes itself as “a private, secure, secure, and elegant way to browse adult content.”
In a statement, apple said it is “deeply concerned about the safety risks Idence in our ecosystem. “
Altstore said it had received backing from EPIC GamesThe creator of the “Fortnite” Video game that pursued an antitrust complant against apple. Altstore said it used that Funding to pay fees that apple charges to alternative app stores that are under investation by the EU, according to media reports.
As part of its alternative app store process, apple still requires apps to Undergo a Baseline Review Called “Notarization” that checks for cybersecurity threats P’s content.
Altstore said hot tub was notarised by apple and in a post on x described that move as making the app “The World’s 1st Apple -ProproVed Porn App,” Raising Apple’s Ire.
“Contrary to the False Statements Made by the Marketplace Developer, We Certainly Do Not Approve of this app and would never offer it in our app store,” Apple said in a statement. “The truth is that we are required by the european commission to allow it to be distributed.”
Altstore said comments on x was in reference to apple’s notarisation decision, and hot tub steed press inquiry to altstore.
In a post on x, EPIC GAMES CHEF Executive Tim Sweeney said his firm has supported laws Over to disadvantage competition. “
He added that EPIC’s Own App Store in the EU, which rolled out last year, is not carrying the hot tub app and has never hosted porn apps.
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