Meta, Spotify, and Match Form Coalition Against Apple and Google

Meta, Spotify, and Match Form Coalition Against Apple and Google

Meta, Spotify, and Match Join Forces to Challenge Apple and Google’s Control of App Stores In an escalating battle within the mobile app ecosystem, Meta, Spotify, and Match Group have united to form a new lobbying group, the Coalition for a Competitive Mobile Experience , aimed at challenging the dominance of Apple and Google. This coalition is pushing for changes in the way mobile app stores operate, specifically targeting the age verification process and calling out alleged anti-competitive practices by the tech giants. Their main objective is to influence legislation and regulation at both state and federal levels, seeking a more level playing field for app developers.                         Image Google At the heart of the coalition's argument is the growing demand for digital safeguards for minors. Recently, Utah passed a law requiring app stores to verify the age of users before allowing them to download certain apps deemed unsuitable for children. This has sparked a wave of si…