Proton Sues Apple Over App Store Fees and Anticompetitive Behavior

Proton Sues Apple Over App Store Fees and Anticompetitive Behavior

Proton Sues Apple Over App Store Fees and Anticompetitive Behavior In a bold move that could reshape the mobile app economy, Proton sues Apple over what it describes as monopolistic control and unfair App Store fees. The Swiss-based privacy-first company—known for apps like Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, and Proton Drive—has filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California, claiming Apple’s App Store policies stifle competition and harm both developers and users. This legal challenge aligns with ongoing scrutiny of tech giants in the U.S. and abroad. According to Proton, Apple’s practices are not just restrictive—they're damaging to digital innovation and privacy rights. The company argues that Apple’s dominance in app distribution and in-app payment systems gives it disproportionate power over the mobile ecosystem. Image Credits:FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images under a license. Proton Sues Apple: A Deeper Look at the Allegations The core of the lawsuit lies i…