Anti-competitive practices are commonly only deemed illegal when the practice results in a substantial dampening in competition, hence why for a firm to be punished for any form of anti-competitive behaviour they generally need to be a monopoly or a dominant firm in a duopoly or oligopoly who has significant influence over the market.

Apple Inc. is a multinational American technology company which sells consumer electronics that have been claimed by critics to combine stolen[1] and/or purchased[2] designs that it claims are its own original creations. Criticism of Apple includes allegations of unethical business practices such as anti-competitive behavior, rash litigation,[3] dubious tax tactics, the use of sweatshop …

16/06/2020 · "Apple's anti-competitive behaviour has intentionally disadvantaged competitors, created an unlevel playing field, and deprived consumers of meaningful choice for far too long," said Spotify in ...

09/06/2019 · Anti-Apple sentiments are mounting, questioning business practices, such as the company’s lawsuits against third-party repair service providers that repair products like the iPhone and MacBook. In the PESTEL/PESTLE analysis context, these sentiments have the potential to reduce brand image and consumer confidence in the corporation’s technological products.

Criticism of Apple includes allegations of unethical business practices such as anti-competitive behavior, rash litigation, and dubious tax tactics, their production methods involving the use of sweatshop labor, customer service issues involving misleading warranties and insufficient data security, and concerns about environmental destruction.

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the …