India’s antitrust body orders probe into Apple over alleged abuse of app market

India’s competition watchdog ordered an investigation into Apple Inc’s business practices in India on Friday. It alleged that Apple violated certain antitrust laws. The order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) came after a non-profit group said that Apple was abusing its position in the apps market across the country. Reportedly, Apple Inc forced developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. The non-profit group, “Together We Fight Society” claimed that the company charges a 30% in-app fee for the distribution of paid digital content across the country. The company also raised costs for app developers and customers inIndia’s competition watchdog ordered an investigation into Apple Inc’s business practices in India on Friday. It alleged that Apple violated certain antitrust laws. The order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) came after a non-profit group said that Apple was abusing its position in the apps market across the country. Reportedly, Apple Inc forced developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. The non-profit group, “Together We Fight Society” claimed that the company charges a 30% in-app fee for the distribution of paid digital content across the country. The company also raised costs for app developers and customers in […]