Following in the footsteps of Europe.. Japan is putting pressure on Apple and Google

 Apple and Google are in trouble after a number of new laws in both Japan and Europe to put pressure on the two giants to allow users to download applications from outside their official stores. Japan is pressing the two giants to allow users to download apps from outside their official stores.

And it approved a set of regulations that allow Google and Apple users to download side applications, similar to Android users. In addition to deleting applications that come installed by default on devices. A move that could help lower app prices and increase competition among tech companies.

The Japanese move is no different from the European Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to make some changes to iPhone applications. Some of them will be implemented this year, for example, the new version of iOS will give iPhone users the ability to download applications from other storefronts.

According to a report by the Japan Times, 97 percent of Android users download apps from the Google Play Store and are not forced to do so. In addition to the requirement to download applications from third parties, Tokyo rejects payments for games through the Apple Store, and requires payments to be made through third-party platforms as well, which Apple categorically rejects.

Commenting on this topic, technology expert Ayman Itani said in his interview with the morning program on Sky News Arabia:

• When subscribing to an application in Google Play or the Apple Store, 30 percent of the profits go back to the two companies.

• Apple refuses to allow customers to obtain its applications, which it is working hard and constantly developing, from outside its official stores.

• In the event of a decrease in the price of applications, the benefit will accrue primarily to the user.

• Application developers have no choice but to deal with Apple and Google brands.

• Developers can benefit from a reduction in the rates belonging to store owners.

• Apple and Google guarantee safety and security for users of their applications.

• Monitor and study applications before putting them into use.