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Meta, app makers launch Washington lobby to fight Apple and Google

A coalition of tech companies including Meta, Spotify, and Match Group has formed to lobby against Apple and Google's app store practices, which they argue stifle competition and innovation. The group, named the Coalition for App Fairness, is pushing for changes in laws and regulations to address what they see as monopolistic behaviors by Apple and Google, particularly focusing on the high fees charged to developers and restrictive policies that limit developers' ability to communicate directly with users or offer alternative payment systems. The coalition's efforts come amid increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators worldwide, with recent actions including a significant fine imposed on Apple by the European Union and ongoing investigations into Google's practices.

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