

The report notes that whilst there are various app stores and marketplaces, "app sales are dominated by the Apple App Store, for iOS, and the Google Play Store, for Android devices." The commission noted that gaining access to one of the major app stores could result in significant sales and that not gaining access could be seen as a major setback. It's part of a five-year inquiry into the markets "for the supply of digital platform services in Australia." The ACCC is inviting consumers to take part in a short survey, and will also speak to app developers and suppliers. Issues to be examined include the use and sharing of data by apps, the extent of competition between Google and Apple's app stores, and whether more pricing transparency is needed in Australia's mobile apps market. The ACCC will be examining the experiences of Australian consumers, developers, suppliers and others in a new report scrutinising mobile app stores.

In an announcement today the ACCC stated: Originally associated with wetlands and marshes (fresh and salt), it is now often seen in urban areas and has developed a reputation as the 'Bin Chicken' due to its habit of scavenging food. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has today announced a probe into the mobile app market in the country which will encompass both the App Store and Google Play Store for Android. Adult has bare black head, while juvenile has feathered head.
