News US Senate Committee advances bill taking on Google, Apple app stores, here’s what happens next As efforts to break up Big Tech gain momentum in the US, countries around the world are contemplating similar antitrust issues. Sarvesh MathiFebruary 4, 2022
News Epic vs Apple: Why 35 US states are backing the Fortnite-maker in its appeal In their rebuttal, the group of states argued that the trial verdict had failed to take all the relevant facts into account. Sarvesh MathiFebruary 2, 2022
News Apple to allow third-party payment options for dating apps in Netherlands, but there’s a catch Apple was similarly forced to cede ground to developers in South Korea, signalling what is to come for the rest of the world. Sarvesh MathiJanuary 17, 2022
News Apple will soon allow alternative payment options for developers in South Korea The decision is in accordance with South Korea's new law that regulates app stores through safeguards and penalties. Sarvesh MathiJanuary 11, 2022
News Summary: CCI orders detailed antitrust investigation into Apple over App Store practices The order highlights restraints on app developers as unfair in a preliminary evaluation of Apple's allegedly abusive conduct. Sarvesh MathiJanuary 3, 2022
News Apple wins stay in Epic case, possibly delaying changes to App Store for years The higher court will now begin hearing Apple's arguments against the original ruling, which could take several months to conclude. Sarvesh MathiDecember 10, 2021
News UK’s competition authority orders Facebook to sell Giphy in an unprecedented ruling The CMA assessed the impact of Giphy's integration with Facebook on UK advertisers and users to reach a decision. Sarvesh MathiDecember 1, 2021
News Italy’s antitrust watchdog accuses Apple and Amazon of colluding to cut off reseller access Both tech giants plan on appealing the fine imposed for flouting the EU's competition law. Anushka JainNovember 25, 2021
News No relief for Google in EU antitrust case that alleges preferential treatment in search results The appeal was against a 2017 ruling that held Google guilty of anti-competitive practices in 13 EU countries. Anushka JainNovember 13, 2021
News Google antitrust lawsuit part 4: How AMP, Unified Pricing Rules, Chrome Privacy Sandbox cement Google’s monopoly? Key details in an unreacted lawsuit reveal how Google initiatives like the Privacy Sandbox update were put to improper use. Sarvesh MathiNovember 11, 2021