After public criticism, Apple agrees to attend Senate hearing on app store competition

According to some reports, it has been made sure that both Apple and Google will head to Capitol Hill on April 21 to take place in a Senate Judiciary Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights hearing.

Apple Inc. in a letter  to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee said that it has agreed to make a top executive available at the upcoming hearing regarding.

This comes after lawmakers publicly criticised the company for not doing so.

Senator Klobuchar said in a statement that the hearing will delve into “whether Apple and Google are using their power as gatekeepers to charge high fees and impose restrictions that suppress competition in mobile applications and related markets.” He added, “both companies‘ participation in the hearing is necessary.”

“We have deep respect for your role and process on these matters and, as we told your staff, we are willing to participate in a hearing in the subcommittee,” Apple said. “We simply sought alternative dates in light of upcoming matters that have been scheduled for some time and that touch on similar issues.”