Epic Games, Inc v Apple Inc [2025] FCA 900

COMPETITION LAW — digital technology — Apple mobile devices — operating system software — iOS smart phones — tablets — personal computers — native apps — web apps — web browsers — Apple’s App Store — downloading apps — installing apps — app developers — access to platforms — two-sided platforms — platform operators — market definition — market power — distribution services market — market for payment services — restrictive conduct in distribution market and payments market — security and technology considerations and constraints — misuse of market power — imposition of restrictive contractual conditions — substantial lessening of competition — purpose questions — effects questions — contraventions of s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) — alleged contraventions of ss 45 and 47 — unconscionable conduct — alleged contravention of s 21 of the Australian Consumer Law

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Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2025/2025fca0900For more information, see the original judgement.