EU Opens Alternative App Stores
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People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem.
To run an alternative app marketplace, developers must accept Apple ’s alternative business terms for DMA-compliant apps.
The iOS version of the Aptoide store launched as an invite-only beta in June .
Skich announced the launch of an alternative app store for EU users which differentiates itself by offering a Tinder-like interface for app discovery.
The store has not yet filled with apps, but hopes to add titles later in March .