"Apple could face claims estimated at around £1.5 billion after it lost a collective case in the UK arguing that its closed systems for apps resulted in overcharging businesses and consumers. The ruling from a Competition Appeal Tribunal responded to the case brought on behalf of 36 million UK iPhone and iPad users, both consumers and enterprise customers. Apple said it disagreed with the ruling [PDF] and planned to appeal."
"The court found Apple had imposed charges for its iOS app distribution services and its in-app payment service charged developers a headline commission rate of 30 percent. In a unanimous judgment, the court found Apple overcharged developers as a result of its behavior in the iOS app distribution services market and the iOS in-app payment services market. There was also an overcharge resulting from the extent to which developers passed on the costs to iPhone and iPad users."
"The court found those represented in the case, led by academic Dr Rachael Kent, could be eligible for 8 percent interest on damages awarded. Speaking to the BBC, Kent said the decision was a "landmark victory, not only for App Store users, but for anyone who has ever felt powerless against a global tech giant." In a statement, Apple said the ruling's view of its software marketplace was mistaken."
Apple could face roughly £1.5 billion in claims after a UK Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that closed App Store systems caused overcharging of businesses and consumers. The claim was filed on behalf of 36 million UK iPhone and iPad users, including consumer and enterprise customers. The court found Apple imposed charges for iOS app distribution and applied a headline 30 percent commission on in-app payments. The unanimous judgment determined Apple overcharged developers and that some of those costs were passed on to users. Those represented may be eligible for 8 percent interest on damages. Apple said it disagreed and will appeal while defending the App Store's benefits and competition.
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