Following the European Commission's findings of Apple's anti-competitive practices in the App Store, the tech giant has started displaying security warnings on apps that offer alternative payment options outside of its platform. This move comes after Apple was fined €500 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by restricting users from accessing other payment distribution channels.
Users in the European Union have noticed warning signs next to apps like Instacar, a Hungarian app that does not use Apple's payment system. These warnings inform users that the app uses external purchases and does not support the App Store's secure payment system. While Apple claims that alternative payment systems may lack security standards, popular processors like Stripe and PayPal are known for their reliability.
The inclusion of these security prompts raises questions about Apple's intentions in making alternative payment apps appear untrustworthy. It remains to be seen how the European Commission will respond to this new development.
