Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem (webkit)
Apple successfully defended against a lawsuit alleging forced ecosystem use. Plaintiffs lacked legal standing. Case outcome may influence future Apple ecosystem practice cases. None.
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Apple has successfully defended itself against a lawsuit alleging it forced developers to use its closed ecosystem. The case, brought by California residents, challenged Apple's App Store practices, particularly the requirement to use WebKit technology. The lawsuit argued that this practice stifled competition and increased costs for consumers. However, a US District Judge ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to pursue the case, partly based on Apple's argument that its prices are competitive due to facing fierce competition. The judge gave the plaintiffs 30 days to submit an amended lawsuit. This outcome could set a precedent for future cases involving Apple's ecosystem practices. The lawsuit also accused Apple of preventing the use of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to maintain its dominance. Despite some back and forth decisions regarding PWAs in the EU, Apple emerged victorious in this legal battle, which may impact its ongoing legal challenges, including those related to antitrust concerns.
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