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Apple said its App Store blocked more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions during 2025, even as regulators forced the company to loosen parts of the closed distribution system that Apple says makes those protections possible Apple, 20 May 2026.
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Apple controls a tightly integrated ecosystem spanning iPhone hardware, operating systems, payments and the App Store. Regulators have targeted its platform rules and fees, while its supply-chain concentration and China exposure create labor, competition and geopolitical risks.
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