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UK Tribunal Rules Apple’s App Store Fees Anticompetitive, Orders £1.5 Billion Payout

Apple has been found guilty of anticompetitive behavior in the UK for charging excessive App Store fees to developers. The ruling could cost the tech giant up to £1.5 billion in damages and marks a significant challenge to Apple’s app distribution model.

UK Court Finds Apple’s App Store Practices Anticompetitive

Apple has lost a major UK antitrust lawsuit concerning its App Store commission fees, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling the company engaged in anticompetitive behavior, according to court documents. The tribunal found that Apple abused its market dominance by charging developers what sources describe as “excessive and unfair prices” for app distribution services between October 2015 and December 2020.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Apple Escalates Legal Battle Against Epic Games Over Australian App Store Regulations

In the latest development of their global legal conflict, Apple has publicly criticized Epic Games for attempting to dismantle platform safeguards. The Australian federal court’s preliminary ruling found Apple’s restrictions violated competition laws, setting the stage for a landmark decision in 2026.

Platform Protection or Anti-Competitive Behavior?

Technology giant Apple Inc. has intensified its legal confrontation with Epic Games, accusing the game developer of seeking what Apple characterizes as a “free ride” on its proprietary platform. According to reports from MacRumors, Apple claims Epic’s demands would dismantle essential safeguards protecting both users and developers.

by Jessica Moore P.E.