⚖️ Apple Loses UK App Store Monopoly Case, Faces $2B Fine
A landmark decision in global antitrust efforts against Apple, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny over Big Tech’s control of app distribution.
A UK Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that Apple exploited its dominant position by charging developers excessive App Store fees between 2015 and 2020. The court found the overcharging indirectly harmed consumers, with potential damages nearing $2 billion. Apple intends to appeal, arguing the verdict misrepresents the competitiveness of the app ecosystem.
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🎨 What Happened to Apple’s Legendary Attention to Detail?
An insightful critique expressing the growing disillusionment among developers and designers over Apple’s recent software quality and design choices.
This post sharply criticizes Apple’s design direction in iOS 26 and macOS 26, pointing out UI inconsistencies, accessibility issues, and WebKit bugs affecting third-party browsers. It argues Apple has lost its user-centered design ethos, focusing more on aesthetics and control than on usability and polish.
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🧰 Tuckr – A Stow Alternative with Symlink Verification
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