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Apple's Appeal Denied: Legal Battle Over App Store Fees Continues

11/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Competition Appeal Tribunal denied Apple Inc.'s request to appeal a ruling finding unlawful App Store commissions.
The tribunal found Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commissions harming developers and consumers.
Apple can still appeal to a higher court and plans to do so.
The case began in 2023 with more than 1,500 UK developers.
Apple has 21 days to file its appeal after receiving the formal denial.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. antitrust case against Microsoft began in 1998, revealing the company's 95% market share in PC operating systems and its monopolistic practices, including bundling Internet Explorer with Windows. This landmark ruling in 2001 set a precedent for regulatory scrutiny of tech giants. The recent Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling against Apple Inc. echoes these concerns, highlighting ongoing issues of market dominance and fair competition.

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Story summary

The Competition Appeal Tribunal denied Apple Inc.'s request to appeal a ruling finding unlawful App Store commissions.
The tribunal found Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commissions harming developers and consumers.
Apple can still appeal to a higher court and plans to do so.
The case began in 2023 with more than 1,500 UK developers.
Apple has 21 days to file its appeal after receiving the formal denial.

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