Match Group Files Antitrust Case Against Apple in India – Reuters
2022.08.24 17:50
Match Group (MTCH) Files Antitrust Case Against Apple (AAPL) in India – Reuters
By Sam Boughedda
According to a report from Reuters Wednesday, Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) has filed an antitrust case against Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) with India’s competition regulator.
The Tinder owner has reportedly accused Apple of “monopolistic conduct.” Reuters said it has seen a legal filing that claims Apple forces developers to pay increased commissions for in-app purchases.
The filing by Match adds to various antitrust challenges for Apple, with this being the third case in India.
In a previous filing, Match reportedly argued that Apple’s conduct limits innovation and the development of app developers that offer digital services through its enforcement of the use of its in-app purchase system and “excessive” commission, which is 30%.
In addition, a similar dispute in the Netherlands resulted in Apple paying a EUR 50 million fine and a deal to allow other payment options in Dutch dating applications.
Mark Buse, head of global government relations for Match, reportedly said in the filing that “Apple is therefore leveraging its dominant position in the iOS App Store market, to promote the exclusive use of its own payment solution.”
