Google and Apple fined in South Korea over in-app payment rules
Google and Apple fined in South Korea. Its regulator hopes the penalty is ‘a turning point’ for the app market; Apple says it disagrees.
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Google and Apple fined in South Korea. Its regulator hopes the penalty is ‘a turning point’ for the app market; Apple says it disagrees.
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Business & Economy
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Technology
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Technology
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Technology
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