Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps exclusively through its own App Store and charging commissions of 30% for purchases.

STORY: Apple has abused its dominant position and cost British consumers up to $1.8 billion.That was what a London tribunal heard on Monday (Jan 13).The U.S. tech giant is accused of charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App Store.

The first trial stemming from a wave of UK class action antitrust lawsuits against Big Tech is due to start on Monday as Apple faces a £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) legal claim it levies “excessive and unfair” charges on software downloaded from its app store.

Apple has abused its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App Store, costing British consumers up to 1.5 billion pounds ($1.8 billion), a London tribunal heard on Monday.

Apple has responded to a lawsuit over its iPhone 15 camera technology, asking a court to strike claims based on a pre-trial agreement between it and a Boston-based camera maker.

Apple is at the center of a landmark legal battle in London, where a mass lawsuit accuses the tech giant of abusing its dominant market position by imposing a 30% commission on app developers via its App Store.

Apple is facing a massive legal battle in the UK over its App Store fees. Here's everything you need to know about the lawsuit.