Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees
Apple fights $1.8B UK ruling over App Store fees, claiming flawed antitrust logic amid global scrutiny.
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Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees
Apple Challenges Landmark $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Decision In a high-stakes legal move, Apple has formally appealed a UK court’s $1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) antitrust ruling that found the tech giant overcharged millions of British iPhone and iPad users through its App Store commission structure. The appeal, filed with the UK Court of Appeal on December 29, 2025, seeks to overturn a landmark October decision by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which concluded Apple exploited its market dominance between 2015 and 2024. For users wondering whether they’re owed compensation, the answer hinges on this ongoing legal battle—potentially affecting 36 million UK consumers who made App Store purchases during that period. Credit: Google What the UK Tribunal Found The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that Apple’s standard commission rates—up to 30% on app sales and in-app purchases—were “excessive” and not reflective of a competitive marketplace. The tribunal estimated that fairer rates w…
