<ul><li>A U.S. House bill called the App Store Freedom Act aims to address Apple and Google's control over the mobile app ecosystem by curbing anticompetitive practices.</li><li>Introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack, the bill targets companies with app stores and operating systems having over 100 million U.S. users, requiring them to allow third-party apps as default, enable sideloading, and provide equal access to developers.</li><li>The bill prohibits app store operators from mandating in-app payment systems, ensuring pricing parity, or retaliating against developers who use alternative distribution methods. It is supported by the Coalition for App Fairness.</li><li>Enforced by the FTC, the bill addresses regulatory scrutiny faced by Apple and aligns with previous efforts to restrict dominant app store platforms. Violations will be treated as unfair practices under consumer protection laws.</li></ul>

US House Bill Seeks to Open Apple and Google App Stores

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