( July 27, 2026, 06:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Monday published Apple's and Google's second compliance reports under the Mobile Software Competition Act, covering the period from Dec. 18, 2025, when the law took effect, through March 31, 2026, the end of Japan's fiscal year. The reports outline measures including support for alternative app stores, lower Google Play service fees, data portability and interoperability measures. The antitrust watchdog also invited businesses and other stakeholders to submit comments on the reports and report suspected violations through online forms.Statements are attached (in Japanese)....
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