Dutch watchdog finds Apple app store payment rules anti-competitive

Apple chief executive Tim Cook: The tech giant's app-store payment policies, in particular its requirement that app developers exclusively use its payment system where commissions range between 15% and 30%, have long drawn complaints from developers. File picture

The Dutch antitrust authority has found Apple’s rules requiring software developers to use its in-app payment system are anti-competitive and ordered it to make changes, sources said, the latest regulatory setback for the iPhone maker.

Apple's app-store payment policies, in particular its requirement that app developers exclusively use its payment system where commissions range between 15% and 30%, have long drawn complaints from developers.