Apple 'tax' complaint by Chinese developers reaches SAMR, cites Brazil policy changes
By MLex Staff ( June 23, 2026, 08:12 GMT | Insight) -- A coalition of 48 Chinese iOS developers has lodged an abuse-of-dominance complaint against Apple with China's top antitrust regulator, escalating a campaign that had been gathering support since last year. The filing comes days after Apple announced new App Store policies in Brazil, including alternative payment processing options and third-party app marketplaces. The complainants cite the changes as evidence that similar measures could be adopted in China, MLex was told.A coalition of 48 Chinese iOS developers has lodged an abuse-of-dominance complaint against Apple with China's top antitrust regulator, escalating a campaign that had been gathering support since last year....
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