“Not just cosmetic changes” – Proton sues Apple over “anti-competitive and illegal” policies

Proton has joined a US lawsuit against Apple over anti-competitive practices The suit seeks both changes in the App Store ecosystem and monetary damages On April 30, 2025, a US judge found Apple guilty of violating the 2021 Epic Games case federal injunction over illegal monopoly Swiss privacy firm Proton has sued Apple over anti-competitive practices that, the company warns, undermine freedom and democracy, hurt privacy-first companies, and lead to a worse user experience. The provider behind one of the best VPN, secure email, encrypted calendar, and password manager services, Proton, has joined an existing class-action lawsuit in the US…