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New Bill Aims to Break Big Tech's App Monopoly

5/7/2025

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Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has unveiled the App Store Freedom Act, a bold initiative aimed at breaking the dominance of major players like Apple and Google. This legislation seeks to foster competition by permitting third-party app stores and payment systems, ensuring developers have equal access. However, it raises alarms about potential risks to app security and user data.

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Story summary

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has unveiled the App Store Freedom Act, a bold initiative aimed at breaking the dominance of major players like Apple and Google. This legislation seeks to foster competition by permitting third-party app stores and payment systems, ensuring developers have equal access. However, it raises alarms about potential risks to app security and user data.