Apple loses EU court fight over App Store, iOS gatekeeper status

EU General Court upholds Apple's gatekeeper designation under the Digital Markets Act, requiring the company to allow alternative app stores, prohibit self-preferencing, and restrict data combination across services. This concrete regulatory enforcement reshapes App Store economics and competitive dynamics for developers globally.

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