Chinese Consumers Challenge Apple's App Store Monopoly in Antitrust Complaint

A group of 55 consumers in China has filed an antitrust complaint against "Apple Inc.", alleging its monopoly over the "App Store (iOS/iPadOS)" restricts fair competition in mobile app distribution.

• The complaint, submitted to the "State Administration for Market Regulation" on Monday, claims "Apple Inc." limits alternative payment methods and app distribution for "iPhone" and "iPad" users in "China".
• The group, led by lawyer Wang Qiongfei, argues that "Apple Inc." allows alternative app stores and payment methods in markets like the "European Union" but not in "China", creating an unfair monopoly.
• This action reflects growing concerns over the power of tech giants like "Apple Inc." and their influence on the mobile app ecosystem in "China", where competition is increasingly being scrutinized.