Federal Judge Rules Apple Restricted Consumer Choice and Overcharged Users Through App Store, Backed by Tim Sweeney and Antitrust Advocates
A federal judge recently ruled that Apple restricted consumer choice and overcharged users through its App Store practices. This decision has drawn support from various figures advocating for antitrust enforcement and competition in the tech industry. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has been recognized for his efforts in challenging Apple's policies. Some commentators, including Robert Scoble, have expressed regret for not supporting Sweeney earlier, acknowledging longstanding concerns about Apple's business conduct. Others have emphasized the importance of government antitrust intervention to ensure fair competition, praising officials like Lina Khan and the Monopoly Busters Caucus for their roles in addressing these issues.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
NEW: A federal judge just ruled that Apple restricted choice and ripped off consumers using the app store. Americans deserve better. My full statement with Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs @RepDeluzio, @RepPatRyanNY, and @RepAngieCraig: https://t.co/BOnaG6cRxm
Collins BeltonHave generally supported Apple’s stance amongst larger corps re consumer privacy, but I’ve also consistently supported appropriate antitrust intervention as a staple of ensuring real competition, and I’ve gotta give props to @linamkhan and @TimSweeneyEpic for spearheading this. https://t.co/IWnFbHdEYb
Matt Stoller I mean it's nice that @gruber and @Scobleizer are rethinking their loyalty to Apple, what they should be doing is recognizing that antitrust enforcers were right about Apple before they were. Government enforcers know tech markets better than tech leaders and journalists. https://t.co/GgLnwjw0C9
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