Apple has previously defended its app store as, "an unprecedented engine of economic growth and innovation, one that now supports more than 2.1 million jobs across all 50 states."

Google declined to comment, but a spokeswoman cited previous company statements that Android devices often come preloaded with two or more app stores and that app sellers can allow downloads without using Google's Play Store.

App makers like music streaming service Spotify, Match.Com who owns the Tinder app, Epic Games the creators of Fortnite who were embroiled in an, "epic" lawsuit against Apple earlier this year and Tile an app who makes tags to find lost objects are among the many companies who have long complained that mandatory revenue sharing for sales of digital goods and strict inclusion rules set by Apple's App Store for iPhones and iPads, along with Google's Play store for Android devices, amount to anticompetitive behavior.

On October 28th, 2021 and again on November 9th, 2021 - Google sent out a mass email to their members who use their Gmail, Google My Business, Google Workspaces, Google Analytics and other services - requesting the public's help with these new bills.

The email from Google indicates the proposed changes would cost their members, "time and money" and does not mention the purpose behind the bills which is to reduce Google and Apple's monopoly over digital revenue.

Google continues in both of their emails from October and November, "If passed, these bills could disrupt many of the digital tools you rely on every day – including Google Ads and Analytics, Gmail and Docs, and your business listing on Search and Maps. These changes could make it harder for customers to find your business and could hurt your productivity."

And then leaves a single button link that automatically subscribes the member to Google's updates with the message, "By clicking this button I consent that Google can contact me about legislative and regulatory issues, events, and advocacy opportunities related to my business."

What are your thoughts on these new bills?

Here at TNW Creations, we want to see more opportunities for all businesses and fewer opportunities alloted to just a few businesses who already have a gratuitous hold on success. We say no to monopolies. What do you say? Drop us a comment on LinkedIn and let us know your thoughts on the upcoming bills and the current apparent control Apple and Google have over App stores and the App stores payment process.