Federal judge rules Apple and Google app store payments anti-competitive

Staff Reporter
PayDay News
13 Aug, 2025
The federal court has ruled that Apple and Google’s app stores had no protections against anti-competitive behaviour.
Federal judge rules Apple and Google app store payments anti-competitive

The federal court has ruled that Apple and Google’s app stores had no protections against anti-competitive behaviour.

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