Apple Wins Dismissal of Consumer Class Action Over iOS Monopoly, Third-Party Apps

Jul 12, 2024, 12:30 PM

Apple has successfully defeated a proposed consumer class action lawsuit that accused the company of blocking iOS developers from using competing technology. A California federal court ruled against the suit, stating that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to pursue their antitrust claims. This ruling dismisses allegations that Apple conspired to monopolize the smartphone operating system market, inflate the price of iPhones, and restrict third-party iPhone apps. The decision was made on July 11, 2024.