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Apple Faces £1.5 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Pricing Practices

Apple has reportedly lost a major UK antitrust lawsuit challenging its App Store fee structure. The ruling could require the tech giant to pay approximately £1.5 billion in damages to millions of British consumers.

UK Tribunal Rules Against Apple in App Store Antitrust Case

Apple faces a potential £1.5 billion payout to UK consumers after reportedly losing a significant antitrust lawsuit targeting its App Store fees, according to Financial Times coverage of the recent legal decision. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the iPhone maker abused its dominant market position to inflate developer fees, which ultimately affected consumer pricing.