UK passes DMA-like bill that could force Apple to allow other games stores on iOS

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill has been passed by UK Parliament, which could force platform holders such as Apple and Google to allow the Epic Games Store on its devices.

The DMCC Bill was put through on Thursday following the announcement of a general election set for July 4.

As reported by VGC, parts of the DMCC Bill contain sections established in the EU's Digital Markets Act passed in November 2022, which would force platform holders to allow users to sideload third-party apps and software onto devices. This also opens up the possibility of alternative marketplaces on these platforms.

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