Russia opens antitrust case against Apple`s App Store
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Apple could face a fine from Russia`s anti-monopoly regulator. What you need to know Apple is in trouble again over its App Store. Russia has formally opened an antitrust case into the issue of alternative payments on the App Store. It previously warned Apple would have until September 30 to stop `abuse on the market.` Russia has opened an antitrust probe in Apple over alleged anticompetitive behavior on its App Store. As reported by Reuters: Russia has opened an antitrust case against Apple (AAPL.O) for failing to allow app developers to tell customers about alternative payment options when using its App Store platform, Russia`s anti-monopoly regulator said on Wednesday. The U.S. tech giant could face a fine based on its revenue in Russia if found guilty of a breach, the regulator said. It did not indicate the size of any potential fine. The move shouldn`t come as a surprise to Apple, Russia had previously warned the company about the issue and has given it until Sept...