Turkey launches probe into Apple's alleged price fixing

Turkish authorities are investigating an accusation that Apple and local resellers set prices in contravention of anti-competition laws.Apple Zorlu Center in Istanbul — image credit: AppleApple has previously been accused of similar price fixing with Amazon in the UK, although a resulting lawsuit was dismissed. Now according to Turkey's Hurriyet Daily News, the country's competition regulator has announced a full investigation following initial research into suspected collusion over prices and promotion deals.'The preliminary inquiry into Apple's influence on the pricing of resold computers, tablets, smartphones, headphones and accessories has been completed,' said the Turkey Competition Board in a statement. 'Based on the findings, a formal investigation has been initiated into Apple and its business partners.' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums