India Antitrust Body Finds Apple Abused Dominant Position in Apps Market

Summary:

  1. India’s antitrust watchdog concluded that Apple abused its dominant position in the iOS app store market, according to a confidential report seen by Reuters.

  2. The Competition Commission of India found Apple engaged in “abusive conduct” by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system.

  3. The report states Apple has “significant influence” over digital product distribution through its iOS platform, making it an “unavoidable trading partner” for app developers.

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