SMRTR TechMay 1, 2025The Verge

‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store

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A federal judge found Apple deliberately failed to comply with a 2021 ruling to loosen App Store restrictions. The judge's new order demands specific changes, accusing Apple of choosing anticompetitive options at every step. Apple must now allow developers unrestricted use of links for sales and cannot charge commissions on web purchases. The company plans to appeal the decision.

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