What the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
1 year ago

What the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone

LA Times  

Greater freedom for app developers on the App Store. In 2020, Epic Games sued Apple after it got kicked out of the App Store when its game “Fortnite” was attempting to circumvent Apple’s charge on in-app purchases. “We do not expect any business model changes for now, but Apple clearly is going to have to find a way to eventually settle this case, pay a hefty fine, and ultimately find some compromise with developers on the App Store structure down the road,” said Daniel Ives, a managing director at Wedbush Securities, in a note to clients. “As this report shows, the App Store is a vibrant, innovative marketplace where opportunity thrives, and we’re as committed as ever to investing in developers’ success and the app economy’s future,” Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said in a statement in May. But some analysts say that Apple’s competitors make smaller profits but still provide a level of security and service that protects consumers — and therefore, Apple should be less restrictive.. “Apple’s margins are much larger than the rest of the industry and that makes them a target for this,” said Rob Enderle, principal analyst with advisory services firm Enderle Group.

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EU orders Apple to open iPhone ecosystem, Apple says decision is bad for its products and users
2 weeks ago

EU orders Apple to open iPhone ecosystem, Apple says decision is bad for its products and users

India Today  

Apple has been formally ordered by the European Commission to open up its tightly controlled ecosystem to rival device makers and app developers, as part of its compliance with the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act. “With these decisions, we are simply implementing the law and providing regulatory certainty both to Apple and to developers,” said the EU’s antitrust chief Teresa …

Apple’s new CFO Kevan Parekh disputes 75% App Store profit as claimed in UK trial
2 months, 1 week ago

Apple’s new CFO Kevan Parekh disputes 75% App Store profit as claimed in UK trial

Firstpost  

Kevan Parekh directly challenged the 75 per cent profit margin claim presented by the prosecution. Image Credit: Reuters, Apple Apple’s Chief Financial Officer, Kevan Parekh, has recently disputed claims that the company’s App Store generates a 75 per cent profit margin during his testimony at a UK trial. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of 20 million UK Apple users …

What will happen to TikTok on Apple, Google's app store on Sunday?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What will happen to TikTok on Apple, Google's app store on Sunday?

Deccan Chronicle  

With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days. Late Friday night, TikTok posted a statement on X saying that “the Biden White House and the …

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday?

Associated Press  

With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days. Late Friday night, TikTok posted a statement on X saying that “the Biden White House and the …

Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial

Firstpost  

The complainants argue that Apple forces developers to charge higher prices for apps and in-app purchases to cover the hefty 30 per cent commission, who claim Apple’s practices are monopolistic and unjust Apple has argued that its App Store fees are in line with those of other digital marketplaces. The case, led by Dr Rachael Kent, a digital economy expert …

Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK

The Hindu  

Did U.S. tech giant Apple abuse the dominant position of its app store in the UK? The complaint, filed in May 2021, accuses Apple of breaching European and UK competition laws by "its exclusion of any other app stores from iOS devices" like iPhones and iPads. It claims that some 20 million Apple users may have been overcharged by the …

Apple anti-trust case: CCI’s investigation confirms anti-competitive practices in India
3 months ago

Apple anti-trust case: CCI’s investigation confirms anti-competitive practices in India

Live Mint  

The Competition Commission of India has confirmed anti-competitive practices by Apple Inc. following a probe into the iPhone and iPad maker’s app store practices in the country, two people familiar with the development said. CCI ordered the probe into Apple’s app store practices in December 2021. The infomant’s allegation was that Apple had made it mandatory for application developers to …

All Xiaomi phones in India to use PhonePe's Indus Appstore from January 2025: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

All Xiaomi phones in India to use PhonePe's Indus Appstore from January 2025: Report

Hindustan Times  

Chinese smartphone and electronics maker Xiaomi will be replacing GetApps, its mobile app marketplace, with the Indus Appstore which is owned by PhonePe-owned, according to a Moneycontrol report. This comes at a time when the homegrown Indus Appstore debuted a new version of its app marketplace with richer visuals and user interface tweaks along with some other changes. The Walmart-backed …

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store

Wired  

Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games, including Fortnite, for users to download onto their iPhones, with plans to start onboarding third-party developers’ games beginning in December. The …

Greater efforts needed to end 'Apple tax' monopoly
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Greater efforts needed to end 'Apple tax' monopoly

China Daily  

Consumers select products at an Apple store in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Feb 23, 2024. After warning Tencent to remove WeChat links through which mini-game developers get paid using channels that are beyond Apple's control, Apple has reportedly once again pressured Tencent and TikTok developer ByteDance, threatening to stall essential updates for the apps on Apple Store. Different laws might define …

Greater efforts needed to end 'Apple tax' monopoly
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Greater efforts needed to end 'Apple tax' monopoly

China Daily  

Consumers select products at an Apple store in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Feb 23, 2024. After warning Tencent to remove WeChat links through which mini-game developers get paid using channels that are beyond Apple's control, Apple has reportedly once again pressured Tencent and TikTok developer ByteDance, threatening to stall essential updates for the apps on Apple Store. Different laws might define …

CCI antitrust probe finds Apple abused position in apps market
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CCI antitrust probe finds Apple abused position in apps market

Op India  

Apple engaged “in abusive conduct and practices” to take advantage of its dominating position in the app stores market for its iOS operating system, according to an investigation by India’s antitrust body. Since 2021, Apple Inc. has been under investigation by the Competition Commission of India for potentially abusing its dominating position in the app market by pressuring developers to …

CCI probe finds Apple engaging in abusive conduct, practices in apps market
8 months, 3 weeks ago

CCI probe finds Apple engaging in abusive conduct, practices in apps market

India TV News  

The Competition Commission of India has been investigating Apple Inc since 2021 for potentially abusing its dominant position in the app market by compelling developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. The CCI's investigations unit stated in its report that Apple wields "significant influence" over how digital products and services reach consumers, especially through its iOS platform and App …

Apple engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store

Live Mint  

The Competition Commission of India has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices, reported Reuters. An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive …

Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)

India TV News  

European Union regulators opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe on Monday, under the Digital Markets Act, adding that the App Store's “steering” policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition. The EU regulators said they are concerned as Apple's new business model makes it too hard for app developers to operate as alternative …

Apple faces £30bn fine over its app store policies after Brussels found the tech giant unfairly blocked developers from steering consumers to alternative payment methods
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple faces £30bn fine over its app store policies after Brussels found the tech giant unfairly blocked developers from steering consumers to alternative payment methods

Daily Mail  

Apple could be hit with a fine of £30billion after European regulators issued a warning over its App Store policies. The tech giant has been found to have unfairly blocked smaller companies from competing and allowing consumers to find cheaper and alternative apps. The European Commission said its initial findings suggest Apple is in breach of the bloc's Digital Markets …

Apple Risks More App Store Fines as EU Antitrust Rift Widens
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple Risks More App Store Fines as EU Antitrust Rift Widens

Live Mint  

-- Apple Inc. risks billions of euros of new fines over its App Store rules as European Union antitrust regulators escalated a growing conflict over rules that strike at the heart of the iPhone maker’s business model. At the same time, the commission said that it had opened a fresh investigation into Apple’s new App Store fees for developers in …

Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say

The Hindu  

Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules because they prevent app developers from steering consumers to alternative offers, EU antitrust regulators said on Monday, a charge that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker. The Commission said under most of the business terms, Apple allows steering only through 'link-outs', meaning that app developers can include a …

Apple faces $38billion fine for breaching European regulator rules over the way it runs the App store
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple faces $38billion fine for breaching European regulator rules over the way it runs the App store

Daily Mail  

Apple is facing a hefty $38billion fine for breaching European regulator rules over the way it runs the App Store. The European Commission said that according to the preliminary findings of its investigation, the restrictions that the iPhone maker imposes on developers using its mobile App Store had breached the 27-nation bloc's Digital Markets Act. Apple is facing a hefty …

Apple Hits a Major Roadblock as EU Targets App Store
55 years, 3 months ago

Apple Hits a Major Roadblock as EU Targets App Store

Wired  

Apple has become the first Big Tech company to be charged with breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, three days after the tech giant said it would not release artificial intelligence in the bloc due to regulation. Back in March, one of the members of the European Parliament who negotiated the Digital Markets Act told WIRED that Apple …

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators on Monday leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook, accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The European Commission said that according to the preliminary findings of its investigation, the restrictions that the iPhone maker imposes on developers using its mobile App …

Judge weighs proposed changes to Google’s Android app store to prevent anticompetitive tactics
10 months, 1 week ago

Judge weighs proposed changes to Google’s Android app store to prevent anticompetitive tactics

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Google is tried to confront the latest in a succession of legal attacks on its digital empire on Thursday as federal judge began to address anticompetitive practices in the app market for smartphones powered by its Android software. The San Francisco court hearing before U.S. District Judge James Donato comes five months after a nine-person jury decided …

Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
10 months, 1 week ago

Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Wednesday acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasn’t done much to increase competition — a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more changes. “There is work in front of us to make that happen.” Schiller’s appearance came two weeks into …

Apple Puts Rival App Stores Behind a Tall Barricade
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Puts Rival App Stores Behind a Tall Barricade

Bloomberg  

In January, Apple Inc. announced it would soon allow iPhone users in Europe to download apps from marketplaces other than its official App Store. It was a radical shift, one the European Union forced on the company through its new Digital Markets Act, a sweeping law designed to reduce the power of large tech platforms. Tim Sweeney, chief executive officer …

Apple’s revenue drops, net sales of iPhone and iPad plunge
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple’s revenue drops, net sales of iPhone and iPad plunge

The Hindu  

Apple reported quarterly revenue of $90.8 billion, which was down 4% year over year, as it noted a drop in the net sales of iPhones, iPads, and wearables in the past one year. While it surpassed low expectations, Apple announced a record $110 billion stock buyback. The premium gadget maker has been looking to put together more of its handsets …

After US Antitrust Lawsuit, Apple Faces Flurry Of Lawsuits From Consumers
1 year ago

After US Antitrust Lawsuit, Apple Faces Flurry Of Lawsuits From Consumers

ABP News  

Apple faces a surge of legal action from consumers alleging monopolistic behaviour in the smartphone market, following a broad antitrust case filed by the US Department of Justice and 15 states last week. Attorney Steve Berman, representing one of the new cases, highlighted his firm's prior lawsuit against Apple over alleged anti-competitive practices related to Apple Pay, expressing satisfaction with …

Has Apple become a victim of its own success?
1 year ago

Has Apple become a victim of its own success?

Live Mint  

Are most revolutions doomed to become the very thing they sought to overthrow? Directed by Ridley Scott, this ad-film was 60 seconds of fantasy iconoclasm that made an icon of Apple, although the ‘knowledge byte’ of its logo also projected it as a champion of digital democracy. In the US, however, where Apple’s iPhone has over two-thirds of the market, …

What’s Tim Cook cooking now that the US DoJ sues Apple for monopoly & ‘stranglehold on future’?
1 year ago

What’s Tim Cook cooking now that the US DoJ sues Apple for monopoly & ‘stranglehold on future’?

Firstpost  

The lawsuit alleges that Apple commands over 70% of the smartphone market share in the United States when measured by revenue. The lawsuit alleges that Apple holds a monopoly in the premium smartphone market and uses various illegal and anticompetitive strategies to maintain its dominant position. At the core of the lawsuit is Apple’s hold in the US smartphone market, …

Apple faces a fight with the US. The outcome could change your iPhone
1 year ago

Apple faces a fight with the US. The outcome could change your iPhone

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple is facing one of the toughest tests in its history after the …

Apple sued in US for allegedly monopolising smartphone market: Details here
1 year ago

Apple sued in US for allegedly monopolising smartphone market: Details here

India TV News  

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple on Thursday as the government cracks down on Big Tech. Officials also said Apple charges various business partners - from software developers to credit card companies and even its rivals such as Google - behind the scenes in ways that ultimately raise prices for consumers and drive up Apple's profit. …

DOJ files suit against Apple, accusing it of abusing power as a monopoly
1 year ago

DOJ files suit against Apple, accusing it of abusing power as a monopoly

NPR  

DOJ files suit against Apple, accusing it of abusing power as a monopoly The Justice Department and others filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products. So if the DOJ succeeds in this lawsuit, that could dramatically change how Apple …

Why is the US suing Apple? All to know
1 year ago

Why is the US suing Apple? All to know

Al Jazeera  

Apple has been accused of monopolising the smartphone market in a US antitrust lawsuit. The US government has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, in which it accuses the tech giant of maintaining a “broad, sustained and illegal” monopoly over the smartphone market. The US government argues that Apple “undermines apps, products and services that would otherwise make users …

Apple accused of illegal market monopoly that stifles innovation in historic US lawsuit
1 year ago

Apple accused of illegal market monopoly that stifles innovation in historic US lawsuit

ABC  

In short: The US has launched an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, alleging it has created an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market. Apple said if the lawsuit was successful, it would set a dangerous precedent that would allow the "government to take a heavy hand in designing people's technology". The US justice department has announced a sweeping antitrust …

The US Claims Apple Has a Stranglehold on the Future
55 years, 3 months ago

The US Claims Apple Has a Stranglehold on the Future

Wired  

The US Department of Justice had long been expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The suit argues that Apple rose to its current power thanks in part to the 1998 antitrust case against Microsoft, and that another milestone antitrust correction is needed to allow future innovation to continue. Like the Microsoft case, the suit against Apple is “really …

Apple made the iPhone worse to keep its monopoly over smartphones, US DoJ says in antitrust lawsuit
1 year ago

Apple made the iPhone worse to keep its monopoly over smartphones, US DoJ says in antitrust lawsuit

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The lawsuit accused Apple of making the iPhone worse in various ways – including reducing privacy protections …

Garland Accuses Apple of Violating Federal Antitrust Law
1 year ago

Garland Accuses Apple of Violating Federal Antitrust Law

New York Times  

Over the last two decades, Apple has become one of the most valuable public companies in the world. But as our complaint alleges, Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market, not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law. For consumers, that has meant fewer choices, higher prices and fees, …

US government sues Apple for violating antitrust laws, tech giant accused of harming consumers and smaller companies
1 year ago

US government sues Apple for violating antitrust laws, tech giant accused of harming consumers and smaller companies

Hindustan Times  

The US Justice Department and 16 state attorneys general have initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, marking the government's most significant challenge to the tech giant's dominance. The lawsuit alleges, Apple violated antitrust laws by stifling competition through restrictive policies that limit other companies from offering applications that rival its own products, such as digital wallets, potentially diminishing …

Apple sued over iPhone monopoly by US justice department in landmark antitrust case
1 year ago

Apple sued over iPhone monopoly by US justice department in landmark antitrust case

Hindustan Times  

The United States Justice Department launched a significant lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, alleging that the tech giant has created an unlawful monopoly in the smartphone industry, limiting competition and hindering innovation. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New Jersey, accuses Apple of holding a monopoly in the smartphone market and utilising its dominance over the iPhone to …

Meta, Microsoft, X are teaming up to fight Apple’s plan to open up App Store to other external payment options
1 year ago

Meta, Microsoft, X are teaming up to fight Apple’s plan to open up App Store to other external payment options

Firstpost  

Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp, X Corp, and Match Group Inc have jointly urged a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s proposed plan to open its App Store to external payment options While Apple maintains it is complying with the court order while safeguarding the privacy and security of its app store users, it continues to seek a revenue share from …

US DOJ announces antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple
1 year ago

US DOJ announces antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple

Al Jazeera  

Department of Justice is joined by 15 states and the District of Columbia in alleging that Apple stifles competition. The United States Department of Justice has filed a landmark civil antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant Apple, alleging that the company has stifled competition to boost its revenues and illegally monopolize the US smartphone market. “If left unchallenged, Apple will …

Apple to face anti-trust lawsuit by Biden administration for restricting third-party hardware, software
1 year ago

Apple to face anti-trust lawsuit by Biden administration for restricting third-party hardware, software

India TV News  

Washington: In yet another jolt to American multinational corporation and technology company, Apple, the Biden administration is set to sue the global mobile phone brand with an antitrust lawsuit on Thursday. Citing sources, CNN reported that the US Justice Department has endorsed the lawsuit following years of allegations by critics that Apple has harmed competition with restrictive app store terms, …

Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details
1 year ago

Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details

News 18  

BRUSSELS: Software developers who use Apple's App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as part of changes required by new EU rules forcing Apple to open up its closed eco-system. The European Union's Digital Markets Act, which kicked in last week, requires Apple to offer …

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
1 year ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

Associated Press  

Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe. But a new set of regulations called the Digital Marketing Act, or DMA, that took effect in European Union’s 27-nation bloc earlier this week cleared the way for other …

Apple hit with $2-billion EU fine over music app abuses
1 year ago

Apple hit with $2-billion EU fine over music app abuses

LA Times  

Apple Inc. was hit Monday with a $2-billion penalty from the European Union over an investigation into allegations it shut out music-streaming rivals, including Spotify, on its platforms. The European Commission also ordered the Cupertino, Calif.-based firm to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of cheaper deals away from Apple’s App Store. “For a decade, Apple abused its dominant …

Want To Sideload Apps On Your iPhone? There’s A New App Store For These Users And It's Not Free
1 year, 1 month ago

Want To Sideload Apps On Your iPhone? There’s A New App Store For These Users And It's Not Free

News 18  

Apple has been forced to open iOS to sideloading apps, at least in part of Europe for now, and we are now seeing some action from companies. The Setapp store will be the first third-party apps store for iPhone users in the region, who can pick their best apps and install them on the device. Currently, this app store is …

EU warns Apple of consequences if App Store changes fall short of regulations
1 year, 2 months ago

EU warns Apple of consequences if App Store changes fall short of regulations

Live Mint  

Apple is set to face stringent consequences if its modifications to the App Store fail to align with the upcoming regulations introduced by the European Union, warned the bloc's industry chief on Friday. In an effort to comply with the EU's impending Digital Markets Act, Apple has announced that it will permit software developers to distribute their applications on Apple …

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations

Associated Press  

Apple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise, but the new choices opening up to consumers and app developers will only be available within Europe to start. Although Apple isn’t planning to charge for in-app transactions outside its payment system in Europe, it will introduce …

Apple Is Not Going To Stop Making Money From Apps In These Countries: Here's How
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple Is Not Going To Stop Making Money From Apps In These Countries: Here's How

News 18  

Apple is facing major pressure from the European Union over its business practices and the company is ready to comply. As per new reports, Apple is ready to allow third-party apps to run on iOS as demanded in the Digital Markets Act but it will have a special review process in place which will scan for any possible concerns regarding …

Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’

Live Mint  

Apple’s new App Store payment policies are stirring outrage among software developers who say the iPhone maker is skirting the intention of a court ruling. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals Tuesday of an antitrust ruling covering the App Store stemming from a legal dispute between Apple and Epic, developer of the popular videogame “Fortnite." Epic’s chief executive, …

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