Netherlands Says Apple's App Store Payment Policies Violate Law

The Netherlands' top competition regulator said Apple Inc. broke the country's competition laws and ordered changes to the iPhone maker's App Store payment policies. Apple's practice of requiring app developers to use its in-app payment system and pay commissions of 15% to 30% on digital goods purchases has come under scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers around the world.

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