The US Supreme Court is to review accusations that Apple 's App Store is anti - competitive , inflating prices by monopolising the market for mobile apps . In what 's considered a bellwether strategy for consumers and other technology companies , it will change how future antitrust laws are applied to online marketplaces . The App ##liance accounted for a significant amount of Apple 's revenue , generating around $ 11bn in commissions last year .
The US Supreme Court is to review accusations that Apple's App Store is anti-competitive, inflating prices by monopolising the market for iPhone apps. In what's considered a bellwether case for consumers and other technology companies, it could change how future antitrust rules are applied to online marketplaces. The App Store accounts for a significant amount of Apple's revenue, generating around $11bn in commissions last year.