<h1>UK regulator proposes new rules for mobile platforms to ensure fair app reviews and payment options under market status</h1> The UK Competition and Markets Authority has proposed granting strategic market status to two major mobile platform providers, potentially imposing regulatory changes to enhance competition. The authority identified these companies as holding a near-duopoly over mobile devices in the UK, raising concerns about app review processes, search rankings, and high commission fees on in-app purchases. Proposed measures include ensuring fair and transparent app reviews, consistent app store rankings, and allowing developers to direct users to alternative payment channels outside the app stores. Both companies expressed opposition, citing potential risks to user privacy, security, innovation, and the developer economy. The regulator is currently soliciting feedback and aims to finalize its decision by October.