"In Europe, whenever Apple introduces a new feature, it must now make access to those features available to third parties from day one. It cannot control what is done by those companies with those features, and cannot prevent access in the event a developer abuses such access to the detriment of customers. It's different in Japan; there developers can request access to Apple APIs."
"Child safety in the digital age is a major issue for most parents. That's why it's such a surprise that the EU's DMA introduces no explicit protection for children, while the MSCA allows Apple to try to protect kids. That means in Japan, age ratings mut be included for apps distributed outside the App Store, software in the Kids category can't include transaction links, and Apple will integrate parental control in in-app purchases from all sources in future."
MSCA enables stronger consumer protections in Japan by allowing Apple to restrict API access through requests, unlike Europe where day-one access to new features is required. All iOS apps must pass App Notarization, giving oversight even when developers use alternative distribution or payment systems. Customers can default to Apple's payment system while many developers pay no fees; Apple reports 87% of developers pay nothing today. MSCA includes child protections: age ratings for apps distributed outside the App Store, transaction restrictions in Kids software, and integrated parental controls in future in-app purchases; the EU DMA lacks explicit child safeguards.
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