UK Ruling Could Mean Apple Compo For Millions

A UK competition court has ruled that Apple abused its market power with App Store fees, paving the way for compensation that lawyers say could total up to £1.5 billion for around 36 million iPhone and iPad users.

What The Tribunal Decided

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) found that Apple held “near absolute market power” in two linked markets, i.e., app distribution on iOS devices and in-app payment processing, and had used that position to charge “excessive and unfair” commissions, typically up to 30 per cent, on paid apps and in-app purchases.