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UK Tribunal Orders Apple to Pay $2 Billion in Landmark App Store Antitrust Case

A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a landmark antitrust case over App Store fees. The court found Apple’s 30% commission eliminated competition and violated UK and EU law, awarding approximately $2 billion in damages to millions of UK iOS users.

Major Legal Blow to Apple’s App Store Business Model

In a landmark ruling that parallels the ongoing Epic Games litigation, the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has reportedly ordered Apple to pay approximately $2 billion in damages for anticompetitive App Store practices, according to court documents and statements from the claimant’s representatives.

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UK Regulators Push for Major App Store Overhauls at Apple and Google

British regulators are considering sweeping changes that could force Apple to permit alternative app stores and direct downloads from websites. Google may also face requirements to modify how Android users access apps outside its official marketplace.

Potential Regulatory Shakeup for Mobile Ecosystems

Competition regulators in the United Kingdom are reportedly preparing to mandate significant changes to how Apple and Google operate their respective app stores, according to recent regulatory developments. The potential reforms could fundamentally alter the mobile application landscape that has existed for over a decade.