Russia Opens Case Against Apple Over Pre-Installation of Domestic Apps

Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog, the FAS, has opened a case against Apple after the company failed to comply with a prior warning tied to the pre-installation of Russia’s MAX messaging app and the Russian app store on Apple devices sold in the country. Reporting by state news agency RIA said the move follows Apple’s lack of compliance with requirements referenced in the warning. The case could lead to penalties, though the exact next steps and potential fines were not specified in the report.