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Monopolistic behaviour != has a monopoly.


And having a monopoly isn't illegal. Monopolistic behavior is.


Well, it's the combination that's illegal. Anti-competitive behavior as a non-monopoly is generally fine (and expected). As your market influence grows, it becomes riskier.


They have a monopoly on the sale of iPhone apps, no?


Doesn't count. Microsoft has a monopoly on the sale of games sold through Xbox Live.




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