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Apple defends ‘walled garden’ again in trial of UK mass claim over App Store

By Simon Zekaria ( January 22, 2025, 15:37 GMT | Comment) -- Apple’s defense of a UK mass claim over its app distribution and monetization policies is a fresh test of its capacity to fend off “walled garden” attacks over its digital ecosystem. The outcome of the damages suit, currently being heard by competition judges in London, is set to hinge on economic value ascribed to the App Store, including questions around benefits to users and developers.The ongoing trial of a UK mass claim targeting how Apple operates its App Store has seen the US tech giant forced to rebuff an array of “walled garden” attacks....

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