Apple Slammed in Court Over Anticompetitive App Store Tactics

Judge blasts Apple for anticompetitive practices, sanctions tech giant, and demands immediate compliance. Get the key highlights of the court ruling.
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Apple Slammed in Court Over Anticompetitive App Store Tactics
Apple Slammed in Court Over Anticompetitive App Store Tactics If you're wondering why Apple was found guilty of anticompetitive behavior or what the latest court ruling means for App Store developers , this detailed breakdown has you covered. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has delivered a scathing 80-page ruling against Apple, finding that the company deliberately undermined the court’s previous orders in its battle with Epic Games. While Apple was earlier spared the "monopolist" label, its practices around external payment links were ruled unlawful, shaking up iOS app development, digital payment methods, and broader antitrust debates in tech.                Image Credits:Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch Judge Rogers Blasts Apple’s Defiance of Court Orders Apple’s troubles began when it failed to properly comply with the court's original 2021 injunction. Developers were supposed to offer users alternative payment options outside the App Store, avoiding Apple's hefty 30% commi…