Apple to Face Trial in UK Over App Store Commissions

08 JULY 2022 - It looks like Apple will have to answer for its App Store commission structure in the UK. Late last week, Apple Insider ran a piece saying that the Cupertino-company will “face a full trial” in the United Kingdom, accused of overcharging consumers in the App Store, thanks to its commission rate. According to the complaint, according to Apple Insider:

…Apple’s 30% commission on app and in-app purchases is unfair. Additionally, [the woman leading the case against Apple] argues that Apple's cut has forced developers to raise prices and push the cost to consumers.

Digital economy specialist and lecturer Dr. Rachael Kent leads the charge. While Apple had hoped to have the case tossed, London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal dashed that hope, giving Dr. Kent the warm fuzzies. Quoting the doctor:

I applaud the Competition Appeal Tribunal for this clear and well-thought-out decision… A claim of this magnitude is always going to be heavily defended. The anti-competitive practices that we are alleging against Apple go to the heart of Apple's business strategy, and with its almost unlimited resources, it will always make this a challenging fight.