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Japanese app group criticizes Apple, Google measures under smartphone law

( January 29, 2026, 07:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Japanese app developers’ group on Thursday criticized Apple and Google, saying measures and new fees they introduced in response to Japan’s smartphone law, which took effect in December, may violate the legislation. The Mobile Content Forum said alternative app-distribution channels to the companies’ app stores should be permitted free of charge. It argued that imposing new fees for the use of alternative-payment systems and websites breaches the law, and called for swift improvements and enforcement under the Mobile Software Competition Act.Statement, in Japanese, is attached....

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