The suit by iPhone users could force Apple to cut the 30 per cent commission it charges software developers whose apps are sold exclusively through Apple’s App Store. A judge could triple the compensation to consumers under antitrust law if Apple ultimately loses the suit. Justice Stephen Breyer, who used to teach antitrust law at Harvard Law School, said the consumers’ case seemed straightforward and in line with a century of antitrust law. “I pick up my iPhone, go to the Apple App Store, pay Apple directly with credit card information I supplied to Apple,” Kagan said. Representing consumers, lawyer David Frederick said the monopoly Apple has over iPhone apps is unique in the digital age.

Source: National Post November 26, 2018 17:15 UTC