State Based Apps & The App Store.

What’s happening? Minnesota legislature is considering a measure that would require Apple and Google to keep apps in their stores. if created in MN and are also sold on other platforms.

Why is this important? AZ & GA are considering similar legislation “to level the playing field for developers and help them avoid sizable commissions collected by Apple and Google in their app stores.

How will this be important? Tech only recently became a player in legislative and regulatory action. It is only going to keep soaking up the attention of legislators. Also, the cause has an ally in the Koch-funded Americans For Prosperity.

Minneapolis Star Tribune | Minnesota Bill Attacks Apple and Google’s App Fees