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India says: no stalling
Apple wanted the Indian antitrust case put on ice while it challenged the law that could drive penalties. The court’s response was basically, nice try, keep cooperating.
That matters because this isn’t just legal pothole hunting. The case is tied to the iPhone apps market, which means the same old App Store monopoly-ish drama is now playing on a bigger stage.
Why investors should care
If you own Apple, you already know the company has been spending more time with lawyers than a sitcom cast. This adds another line item to the “regulatory headaches around the world” folder.
What could this mean?
- More legal costs and more management distraction
- A wider set of regulators looking at Apple’s App Store rules
- Another reminder that services revenue can be a juicy target when regulators start asking questions
Big picture
Apple’s ecosystem is still a cash machine, but the walls around it are getting a little more crowded. When one courtroom starts poking at app-store economics, others usually start taking notes.