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Apple Faces £1.5 Billion Loss Over App Store Fees

10/24/2025

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Apple lost a UK lawsuit over App Store fees, risking £1.5 billion for 36 million users.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commissions from October 2015 to 2020.
Apple plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misrepresents the app economy.
Dr. Rachael Kent, the lead plaintiff, said the ruling shows the UK's collective action regime.

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Story summary

Apple lost a UK lawsuit over App Store fees, risking £1.5 billion for 36 million users.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commissions from October 2015 to 2020.
Apple plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misrepresents the app economy.
Dr. Rachael Kent, the lead plaintiff, said the ruling shows the UK's collective action regime.