Why It Matters: This ruling comes on the heels of a series of events that have put Apple's App Store practices under scrutiny. In February, Apple faced backlash from tech giants including Microsoft, Spotify, and Epic Games over its Alternative App Store proposal for EU users. However, a counterfeit cryptocurrency application on Apple's App Store managed to dupe users out of thousands of dollars, highlighting iPhone security fears. Price Action: Apple closed at $176.73, down 1.63% on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro. Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link.