Investigation started as it is suspected that it violates the Antimonopoly Act to force the application to have the 'Sign in with Apple' function
It seems that the current situation is that if an app developer wants to equip an iOS / macOS app with a login function using a third-party service, it must have a 'Sign in with Apple' button. It was reported that the
Apple's App Sign-in Button Becomes Hot-Button Issue in US Antitrust Probe — The Information
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apples-app-sign-in-button-becomes-hot-button-issue-in-us-antitrust-probe
US DOJ investigating antitrust complaints regarding the'Sign in with Apple'button --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/23/us-doj-investigating-antitrust-complaints-regarding-the-sign-in-with-apple-button/
'Sign in with Apple' is a function that allows you to register and log in as a member using your Apple ID. This function has been installed since 'iOS 13' distributed in 2019 for the purpose of protecting the personal information of users. However, the information of the overseas media that reported this case said, 'Although the' sign in with Apple 'function is aimed at enhancing privacy, it also makes it difficult for users to switch to products of other companies. I have. '
Apple is forcing app developers to include the 'Sign in with Apple' feature when adding login capabilities to apps for iOS and macOS. According to The Information, app developers began complaining to the United States Department of Justice about the 'Sign in with Apple' feature around the summer of 2020. Some developers say they have removed all sign-in features from the app because they don't want to introduce this feature.
This investigation is being conducted in parallel with the ongoing investigation into antitrust violations against Apple. On August 14, 2020, Epic Games, which develops games such as ' Fort Knight ', is fair to the current situation that 'Apple does not allow in-app purchases that do not go through the App Store, which collects 30% of sales as a commission' We are suing for competitive competition.
'Fortnite' developer Epic Games sues Apple-GIGAZINE
Also, in 2021, Apple will be a big blow to app developers who are profiting from advertising revenue, such as saying that the app side can not collect the user's advertising identifier etc. unless the app user permits it regarding the iOS policy. Made major changes. In response to this measure, Facebook and others claim that 'Apple's control is anti-competitive.'
Facebook prepares proceedings against Apple or violates antitrust law in App Store --GIGAZINE
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