teejay2012

Governments come and go. Politicians come and go. Stupidity remains.

Let buyers choose... Apple could sell an 'app free' iPhone with a blank screen , or one with installed apps - for the same price /s. I know which one I would buy LOL.

Better to settle on a fair number than have these countries nibble each year. Apple pays its legal share. I am ok with this.

Given the complexity and the implications for other than Apple, the judge could simply make a ruling, knowing it will be challenged and possibly  overturned. This is a hot potato case. Maybe she is opening the door to bumping this to the supreme court.

High stakes for Ms. Vestager and the EU, as they attempt to take some sort of consumer protectionist high road, without establishing a precedent that will affect EU businesses as well. The US is no doubt watching closely as targeting US tech mega corps seems to be an EU sport these days. EU vs Apple in Irish tax case did not go as Vestager planned. If she loses on this one, good chance she will be gone. Few would shed a tear for her.