Apple will owe money to UK users after losing an App Store antitrust lawsuit there on Thursday, according to Financial Times. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the iPhone maker abused its dominant market position to inflate developer fees.
The tribunal found that the company has “near absolute market power” for iOS app distribution and in-app payments. The decision declared that Apple has been “abusing its dominant position by charging excessive and unfair prices.” FT reports that Apple will appeal the decision.
The class action claimants said damages of about £1.5bn would be split between 36 million consumers. A subsequent hearing to
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