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Apple Critiques New Porn App Amid EU Regulation Changes

Apple has criticized the launch of a new pornographic app in the EU, arguing it undermines consumer trust and violates the company's standards.

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Apple's complaint about a porn app is just a facade for its larger battle against European regulations that threaten its dominance in the app store market.
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Apple's strong criticism of the newly available pornography app and its concerns over the safety risks it poses to EU users highlight the tech giant's apprehension regarding the European Commission's regulations that undermine its control over app distribution.
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Apple's staunch opposition to the new EU digital regulations underscores its concern for consumer safety, but it also reveals a deeper anxiety about maintaining its monopoly power in the app marketplace.
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Feb 4th, 2025, 3:51 PM ET

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Apple has expressed concern over the newly launched Hot Tub app, advertising itself as an Apple-approved porn app on the AltStore, an alternative app marketplace under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The tech giant argues that such apps erode consumer confidence and raise safety concerns for users, particularly minors. In response, AltStore and Epic Games criticized Apple, accusing it of using safety as a pretext for maintaining its market monopoly. The controversy underscores the tensions between Big Tech and European regulations aimed at increasing competition in the app market.

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