Apple Has Been Making the Wrong Legal Argument About the App Store

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Epic Games vs. Apple has resurfaced important questions about the nature and control of digital marketplaces. This decision, which acknowledges that Apple does not have a monopoly but has to allow different payment methods, puts us at a critical point. In the wake of this, a 9 to 5 Mac article by Ben Lovejoy scrutinizes Apple’s response — particularly its decision to levy a 27% commission on external sales. This article examines the complicated landscape that Apple operates in, asking: How accurate is it to compare Apple’s App Store to a digital mall, and what does this comparison mean for its legal and market position? This exploration aims to cut through the complexity, offering a clear, direct analysis of Apple’s position in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision. <a href="https://medium.com/the-pub/apple-has-been-making-the-wrong-legal-argument-about-the-app-store-e122c9a9a0fe">Website</a>