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Chinese Users Accuse Apple of Market Monopoly Abuse

10/20/2025

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Users Challenge Apple

A group of 55 iPhone and iPad users in China filed a complaint with SAMR accusing Apple of abusing its market dominance.
The complaint alleges Apple restricts app distribution and payment options to its platforms and charges commissions up to 30%.
The filing follows a prior lawsuit that was dismissed in 2024.
Lawyer Wang Qiongfei argues Apple maintains a monopoly in China, contrasting its practices with concessions made in Europe.

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Users Challenge Apple

A group of 55 iPhone and iPad users in China filed a complaint with SAMR accusing Apple of abusing its market dominance.
The complaint alleges Apple restricts app distribution and payment options to its platforms and charges commissions up to 30%.
The filing follows a prior lawsuit that was dismissed in 2024.
Lawyer Wang Qiongfei argues Apple maintains a monopoly in China, contrasting its practices with concessions made in Europe.

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