"The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused Apple of exploiting its dominant position with the App Store, arguing that developers are forced to use Apple's proprietary system for in-app purchases. Apple countered that Android was the more dominant smartphone operating system in India and that iPhones held a smaller market share."
"The latest CCI order indicated that Apple had ample opportunities to file objections or suggestions but still hadn't submitted the requisite financial information, which is crucial for determining the amount of a potential penalty."
"Apple argued that the penalties could reach up to $38 billion and responded to the order by referencing a separate case where it challenged the country's antitrust penalty law."
"The CCI offered Apple two more weeks to file any responses before the final hearing date next month, emphasizing the seriousness of the antitrust case."
Apple has not provided financial data to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding an antitrust investigation that began in October 2024. The CCI accuses Apple of abusing its dominant position with the App Store, forcing developers to use its in-app purchase system. Apple claims Android is the more dominant operating system in India. The CCI stated Apple had opportunities to submit information but failed to do so, which is necessary for determining potential penalties. The final hearing is set for May 21, with a possible penalty of up to $38 billion.
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