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Canadian court certifies class action against Apple over Google search deal

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Briefings

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging its search agreement with Google stifled competition and inflated advertising prices. The case was filed in November 2026, and the court has now certified the class action, though the specific outcome and damages remain to be determined.

Key points

• A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class action against Apple over allegations that its search agreement with Google stifled competition and inflated advertising prices.
• The lawsuit was filed in November 2026, and the court has now certified the class action, though the specific outcome and damages remain to be determined.

Context

This legal action challenges Apple's search deal with Google, which has been a major point of contention regarding market competition and pricing structures in the tech sector.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the court certification and the initial allegations of stifled competition and inflated advertising prices. Specific details regarding the lawsuit's outcome, damages, and the exact impact on the market are not provided in the source.

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