Apple Pay

Apple Pay

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Customers are shopping at an Apple store in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2026.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Customers are shopping at an Apple store in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2026.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Customers are shopping at an Apple store in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2026.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Customers are shopping at an Apple store in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2026.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Pedestrians pass by an Apple store in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2026.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Apple Pay Crisis

Apple Pay Crisis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Pedestrians pass by the Apple Store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China on August 8, 2025.

Payment Method

Payment Method

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - VISA and Mastercard credit cards, wechat, Alipay, Apple Pay, UnionPay and QuickPass payment methods displayed at a Li-Ning Store in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

Payment Method

Payment Method

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - VISA and Mastercard credit cards, wechat, Alipay, Apple Pay, UnionPay and QuickPass payment methods displayed at a Li-Ning Store in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

Payment Method

Payment Method

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - VISA and Mastercard credit cards, wechat, Alipay, Apple Pay, UnionPay and QuickPass payment methods displayed at a Li-Ning Store in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

Payment Method

Payment Method

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - VISA and Mastercard credit cards, wechat, Alipay, Apple Pay, UnionPay and QuickPass payment methods displayed at a Li-Ning Store in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16 phones at Asia's largest Apple flagship store in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone smartphones and tablets at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16 phones at Asia's largest Apple flagship store in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone smartphones and tablets at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

The Largest Apple Store in Asia

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 1, 2025 - Customers pay attention to Apple AI-enabled iPhone 16E phones at the largest Apple flagship store in Asia in Shanghai, China on April 1, 2025.

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Commission And Apple Call A Truce - Brussels

EU Executive Vice President and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager holds a press conference on Apple Pay Antitrust lawsuit, on July 11, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Just a few months after the 1.8 billion maxi-fine imposed on Apple over the Spotify case, the European Commission and the Cupertino-based tech giant are making peace on another dossier relating to Apple Pay and the alleged abuse of dominant position against all other mobile wallet apps. Brussels accepted Apple’s proposed commitments that ensure an effective competition regime. If the US giant implements them by July 25, one of the chapters in the complicated relationship between the European Commission and the company of Steve Jobs could be closed. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Customers shop for Apple workstations at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Customers shop for Apple workstations at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - A nameplate with multiple payment methods is seen at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Customers shop for Apple workstations at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Customers shop for Apple workstations at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Customers shop for Apple workstations at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Apple Store in Shanghai

Apple Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - A nameplate with multiple payment methods is seen at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

U.S. Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone markets

STORY: U.S. Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone markets SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General STORYLINE: The U.S. Justice Department, along with 16 other state and district attorneys general, on Thursday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly over smartphones. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General "Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law. Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies break the law. We allege that Apple has employed a strate

Apple France Workers On Strike During iPhone 15 Launch - Paris

Apple France Workers On Strike During iPhone 15 Launch - Paris

Workers at Apple stores in France began a nationwide strike, when the iPhone 15 is due to be launched, demanding better pay and working conditions. Paris, France on September 22, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Apple France Workers On Strike During iPhone 15 Launch - Paris

Apple France Workers On Strike During iPhone 15 Launch - Paris

Workers at Apple stores in France began a nationwide strike, when the iPhone 15 is due to be launched, demanding better pay and working conditions. Paris, France on September 22, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM