• @gigachad@feddit.de
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    805 months ago

    Apple says that marketplace developers will need to pay the €0.50 Core Technology Fee for each first annual installation of their marketplace app

    lol you really can’t make that up

    • @Flipper@feddit.de
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      345 months ago

      They saw how unpopular that was with unity and decided it’s a great wrench to throw at the EU while still complying with the letter of the law.

      • @geissi@feddit.de
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        5 months ago

        while still complying with the letter of the law

        Is that enough though?
        I’m not sure about the EU level but in several states not only the letter of the law but also the intent of the law matters.

        Edit: To clarify, I wonder whether it is enough for companies to follow the letter of the law while flagrantly ignoring the intent of the law.

        • Skelectus
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          15 months ago

          I’m sure they can tighten it if it doesn’t seem to work out.

          • @anlumo@feddit.de
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            15 months ago

            Amending the law to fix these issues would take another decade though, so maybe they’re just trying to prolong the process.