Apple Faces $1.8 Billion App Store Lawsuit in Landmark UK Class Action Against Tech Giants
Apple is accused of exploiting its dominant position by charging app developers a 30% commission on App Store purchases, allegedly costing UK consumers up to £1.5 billion ($1.8 billion). A mass lawsuit representing 20 million iPhone and iPad users is underway at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Rachael Kent, the academic leading the case, argues that Apple has created a monopoly, restricting competition and imposing excessive fees that ultimately affect consumers.
Apple denies the allegations, stating that the lawsuit ignores the benefits of its secure iOS ecosystem and highlights that 85% of developers pay no commission.
This is the first major UK class-action-style case against a tech giant, with similar lawsuits against Google, Meta, and Amazon also in progress.
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