Apple Faces £1.5 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store Monopoly
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled against Apple in a landmark case alleging anticompetitive practices in its App Store operations. The tech giant stands accused of imposing excessive commissions on developers and maintaining a monopoly on app distribution for UK iPhone and iPad users between 2015-2020.
Lead plaintiff Dr. Rachael Kent hailed the decision as a victory for consumers against tech monopolies. Apple maintains the ruling misrepresents its thriving app ecosystem and plans to appeal. The case mirrors ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Apple's practices in both Europe and the United States.