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by smoldesu 880 days ago
I didn't say they had a monopoly on all software distribution. I said that claiming Apple had no monopoly is wrong.

> It's also highly questionable given that the courts have rejected "iOS software distribution" as a valid antitrust market for the purpose of monopolization claims.

Pray tell, in which jurisdictions?

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Under US law the requirements for recognizing single brand aftermarkets are very particular, that’s why Epic failed to prove Apple held a monopoly over iOS software distribution.