Australian court rules on app store power abuse

Australian court rules on app store power abuse

Australian court rules on app store market power abuse The recent Australian court ruling against Apple and Google has intensified the global debate over app store market power and fair competition. The Federal Court of Australia determined that both tech giants engaged in anti-competitive conduct within their app distribution platforms, restricting fair market access for developers. This decision is a significant win for Epic Games, which has long challenged the app store policies of these companies. The case highlights broader concerns about digital marketplace dominance, app store fees, and the future of app distribution in Australia and beyond. Image Credits:Chesnot / Getty Images Epic Games’ victory against app store dominance The court case centered on Epic Games’ claim that Apple and Google abused their control over their app stores to maintain high fees and limit competition. Judge Jonathan Beach ruled in favor of Epic on the anti-competitive conduct claim, acknowledging that the …