Judge loosens Apple’s grip on app store in Epic decision

By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press

Posted Sep 10, 2021 11:53:42 AM.

Last Updated Sep 10, 2021 12:02:08 PM.

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge ordered Apple to dismantle part of the competitive barricade guarding its closely run app store, threatening one of the iPhone maker’s biggest moneymakers. It could potentially also save app developers billions of dollars that could encourage them to lower the prices paid by consumers.

Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press

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