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Apps Cost Too Much? Court Allows Suit Adding to Apple’s Woes

Consumers can pursue a lawsuit complaining that iPhone apps cost too much, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, adding to Apple’s woes that already include falling iPhone sales and a European investigation. The lawsuit could have major implications for the tech giant’s handling of the more than 2 million apps in Apple’s App Store, where users get much of the software for their smartphones. While most of those apps are free to download, some impose fees for people to use the software and subscribe to the services. In those cases, Apple charges a commission of 30%, a practice that the lawsuit contends unfairly drives up the price for the apps. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion that agreed the antitrust lawsuit can move forward in a lower court.


Lawsuit to Be Filed Against Apple Also in Korea

According to Patently Apple on December 26, two iPhone users living in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel recently filed a class action suit against Apple, claiming that Apple should pay them US$125 million in damages. “Apple did not disclose the fact that our use of the iPhone is negatively affected by its software update, and this is a violation of its basic duty for customers,” they said, adding, …



Washer Lawsuits in U.S. Reach Preliminary Settlements

Several class action lawsuits against washing machine manufacturers in the U.S. have reached preliminary settlements. One lawsuit alleges that LG front-loading washers had a tendency to develop mould and odour. LG has not admitted to any wrongdoing, and the court has not made a decision about who is in the right.