Elon Musk's X corp files to dismiss App Store favoritism case
Elon Musk's X Corp has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against Apple. The suit alleged Apple's App Store showed favoritism towards OpenAI over xAI's applications. The court filing on September 14 was sparse, only requesting dismissal. It is unclear if a settlement was reached or if Musk deemed the case baseless. OpenAI was also named in the original suit.
Elon Musk's dismissal of the lawsuit against Apple points to a strategic retreat. The initial claim of App Store favoritism for OpenAI lacked clear evidence. The action suggests a re-evaluation of legal tactics rather than a resolution of the underlying competitive tension between X Corp and Apple.
For Asia, this case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of app store policies. Regulators in markets like South Korea and India are already challenging dominant platforms. Apple's App Store practices will remain a focus for antitrust bodies across the region, regardless of Musk's legal actions.
The thing to watch is whether Musk’s future actions shift to regulatory complaints rather than direct lawsuits. This dismissal does not resolve the core competition issues between X Corp, Apple, and OpenAI. Expect continued pressure on app store economics from various fronts in 2027.
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