Apple begins trial in Britain over claims it overcharged App Store users
- A trial regarding a class action case against Apple began, with plaintiffs seeking over £1.5 billion in damages for alleged competition law violations.
- The complaint claims that Apple's practices have overcharged around 20 million users due to a 30 percent surcharge on app purchases.
- Rachael Kent, an academic, argues that Apple's monopoly on app distribution harms consumers and app developers.
- Apple maintains that the lawsuit is meritless, emphasizing that 85 percent of apps on its store are free and the commission is standard across digital marketplaces.
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