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App Marketplace

The system or environment where applications (apps) are offered, discovered, downloaded, and purchased, typically managed by a company that owns an operating system.

Covered Company

A large company that owns or controls both an operating system (like on a smartphone) and an app store that runs on that operating system.

Operating System

The main software that runs a computer or smartphone, managing its hardware and software resources and providing common services for computer programs (e.g., iOS, Android).

Third-Party App Store

An app store that is not owned or controlled by the company that makes the device's operating system.

In-app Payment System

A payment system built into an app that allows users to make purchases directly within the app, often controlled by the app store owner.

Interoperability

The ability of different computer systems, devices, or applications to connect, communicate, and work together, allowing users to choose alternatives more easily.

Nonpublic Business Information

Confidential data about an app's operations, users, or performance that is not generally known to the public and is often collected by the platform owner.