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Apple Appeals £1.5B Ruling Amid Tech Pricing Wars

12/26/2025

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Apple is appealing a £1.5 billion ruling that found it overcharged App Store customers, led by Dr. Rachael Kent.
The case is part of a movement against big tech, with consumers seeking £6 billion in compensation.
Lawsuits allege Google charges Play Store commissions.
Liz Coll, consumer activist, pursues a £1 billion claim affecting 19 million Google Play users.
Both companies say the claims threaten app market competition and consumer choice.

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Story summary

Apple is appealing a £1.5 billion ruling that found it overcharged App Store customers, led by Dr. Rachael Kent.
The case is part of a movement against big tech, with consumers seeking £6 billion in compensation.
Lawsuits allege Google charges Play Store commissions.
Liz Coll, consumer activist, pursues a £1 billion claim affecting 19 million Google Play users.
Both companies say the claims threaten app market competition and consumer choice.