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    Dating apps flag monopolistic practices of Apple and Google

    Illustration: Rahul Awasthi

    Synopsis

    Executives at Indian dating apps said even though the commission had been reduced and the policy is only set to be implemented later this year, it will significantly dent their revenues.

    Chennai: Dating apps have flagged concerns with respect to app marketplaces run by internet giants Google and Apple, alleging monopolistic practices.The MatchGroup, which runs some of the largest dating apps globally such as Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid raised the issue in a recent filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), listing India as one of the jurisdictions that is looking at regulating/investigating these practices.Quite a few
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