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UK Court Rules Apple Must Face £1.5 Billion Class Action Over App Store Commissions

A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a massive collective lawsuit representing millions of British iPhone and iPad users. The case alleges the tech giant charged unfair commissions through its App Store, potentially leading to substantial compensation payouts.

Landmark Ruling Against Tech Giant

Apple faces a potential £1.5 billion payout after losing a major collective lawsuit in the United Kingdom, according to court documents. The Competition Appeals Tribunal ruled that the technology company must face allegations of charging “excessive and unfair” prices to millions of British consumers through its App Store commission structure.

by Nathan Cole
BusinessSoftware

UK Tribunal Rules Apple’s App Store Fees Anti-Competitive in £1.5 Billion Class Action

Apple has lost a significant class action lawsuit in the UK over its App Store commission practices. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled the company’s 30% fees constituted an abuse of market dominance, potentially exposing Apple to £1.5 billion in damages. The tech giant has announced it will appeal the decision.

UK Court Finds Apple’s App Store Commissions Anti-Competitive

A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a major class action lawsuit concerning the company’s App Store commission structure, according to court documents. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) determined that Apple abused its dominant market position by imposing what it described as unfair and excessive 30% fees on app developers. The case represents approximately 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the UK, with potential damages reportedly valued at up to £1.5 billion (approximately $2 billion).

by Nathan Cole
Policy

Apple Faces Antitrust Challenge in China Over App Store Policies and Fees

A legal representative for 55 Chinese Apple users has filed an antitrust complaint with market regulators targeting the company’s App Store policies. This development comes as Apple faces similar legal challenges in both the European Union and United States over its marketplace practices.

Chinese Consumers Challenge Apple’s App Store Dominance

A legal representative for 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has filed an antitrust complaint with the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation, according to reports. The complaint alleges that Apple Inc. abuses its dominant market position through restrictive distribution and payment requirements for iOS applications.

by Elisa Romero