South Korea is likely to approve an amendment this week that would allow users to bypass Apple’s and Google’s payment systems for in-app purchases on their app stores, allowing users to get around paying commissions, Reuters reported. The New York Times separately reported the irony that Apple and Google are turning to the U.S. government to lobby on their behalf despite scrutiny of the...
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