UK regulator launches probe into Apple over suspected anti-competitive behavior

Shoppers queue up outside Apple’s store in Regent Street, London, for the new iPhone models.

Arjun Kharpal | CNBC

LONDON — The U.K.’s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple over complaints from software developers about the tech giant’s App Store.

Apple only lets developers release iPhone and iPad apps through its iOS smartphone platform. The firm has a strict approval process for iOS apps and has faced criticism about a 30% fee it charges on in-app transactions.

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