By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Japanese Parliament is debating a proposed law that would effectively emulate the EU’s Digital Markets Act and require Apple to open up the App Store.An Apple Store in JapanOriginally proposed in 2023, the new bill is now being officially deliberated by Parliament. According to The Japan Times, the bill is expected to be passed by both chambers of the country’s Parliament.If the bill passes into law, the intention is that it will facilitate competition and reduce app prices. Japan’s government reportedly believes that Apple and Google are a duopoly, and that they charge developers high fees that are then passed on to users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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