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Chinese consumers file antitrust complaint accusing Apple of monopolizing app market

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A group of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has filed an antitrust complaint with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) against Apple (AAPL.O), alleging the company is abusing its market dominance through restrictive App Store practices and excessive commissions.

The complaint, led by lawyer Wang Qiongfei, accuses Apple of monopolizing iOS app distribution in China by forcing developers and consumers to use its proprietary In-App Purchase (IAP) system and charging up to 30% commissions on digital transactions.

The filing claims Apple’s restrictions on alternative app stores and payment systems violate China’s Anti-Monopoly Law, especially as the company has allowed more flexibility in the United States and European Union following regulatory pressure.

Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

This is Wang’s second legal challenge against the tech giant. A previous lawsuit filed in 2021 was dismissed by a Shanghai court last year. The lawyer has appealed that ruling to the Supreme People’s Court, which heard arguments in December but has yet to issue a decision.

Wang said he expects the new administrative complaint to move more swiftly through regulators than the prior civil case.

The filing comes amid rising U.S.–China trade and tech tensions, with Beijing increasing scrutiny of American companies. Earlier this year, China launched antitrust probes into other U.S. tech firms, including Qualcomm, over its acquisition of Israeli company Autotalks.

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Apple unveils new M5 chip powering upgraded MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and Vision Pro

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Apple introduced its latest generation of hardware on Wednesday, rolling out new versions of the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro headset, all powered by the company’s most advanced M5 chip. The updates reinforce Apple’s push to stay ahead of rivals like Qualcomm and Intel, which have recently launched AI-optimized processors.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M5 chip marks a significant upgrade from last year’s M4 lineup. Built using an advanced 3-nanometer process, the M5 delivers greater speed and energy efficiency, enabling devices to run large language models directly on the device. Despite the leap in performance, pricing remains unchanged — the MacBook Pro starts at $1,599, the iPad Pro at $999, and the second-generation Vision Pro headset at $3,499.

Apple said the new hardware lineup targets creative professionals and developers seeking on-device AI capabilities. The company’s decision to debut the M5 in its high-end products mirrors its strategy from previous years, prioritizing premium models before bringing the chip to other devices.

The Vision Pro, launched in 2023 as Apple’s first major new product in a decade, has received positive reviews for its visual quality but limited adoption. The updated version aims to attract more users with better performance and smoother app integration. Meanwhile, iPad sales are projected to grow about 6% in fiscal 2025 after a multi-year slump, aided by lower-cost models and a recovery in global electronics demand.