I don’t get it.
“The iPhone users argued that Apple’s 30% commission on sales through the App Store was passed along to consumers”
Are not iPhone users and consumers the same folks by a different title? No?
If I am right about “iPhone users” and “consumers” then why are consumers arguing that Apple’s commissions are passed along to them.
If I am wrong, that iPhone users and consumers are NOT the same batch of persons, then just who are the “consumers” that iPhone users are complaining about getting Apple’s commissions?
Apple was arguing that the “iPhone users” / “consumers” did not have standing to sue, but that the app developers did have standing to sue. They were trying to get the case thrown out of court.
The court disagreed, because the costs (commissions) were passed on to the users / consumers.
That 30% commission is too high a burden for third party developers to pass on to 'their' customers.
You misunderstand. The costs are passed to consumers, not the profits.
Is the app store the only way for iPhone users to get apps? With android you can download an apk from anywhere on the web and install it.
I actually agree with the decision. I’m not saying the plaintiffs should win with their lawsuit but it’s dumb to say they can’t sue one of the suppliers in the supply chain.