Senate targets Apple and Google app stores in new bipartisan bill

The bill, which would place new restrictions on how app stores are run, could upend Apple and Google's efforts.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Holly Smith

Among its provisions, the bill would bar companies fromforcing developers to use their payment systems.

It would also ensure that developers could tell customers about lower pricing on other platforms.

And it would force companies like Apple to allow alternative ways to install apps on their devices.

Google and Apple declined to comment on the bill directly.