Proton has joined a class-action lawsuit against Apple to challenge its App Store policies under US antitrust law.
Recent global rulings, including a €500 million EU fine, show Apple’s App Store rules are deemed anti-competitive.
Apple’s 30% fees and developer restrictions harm privacy-focused apps and inflate prices for consumers.
Apple’s App Store monopoly enables censorship and impedes free speech and democracy in certain markets.
Restrictive App Store policies degrade user experience by blocking links, limiting subscription management, and crippling competing apps.
Proton will donate any damages awarded to democracy and human rights organizations via the Proton Foundation.
The suit seeks not only monetary compensation but also policy changes to end Apple’s anti-competitive practices permanently.
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