Abuse of market power is illegal in many jurisdictions because it places the consumer at a significant disadvantage. By obliging merchants to mislead the consu

Abuse of market power is illegal in many jurisdictions because it places the consumer at a significant disadvantage. By obliging merchants to mislead the consumer about pricing, Apple have very likely distorted the marketplace. Which is why half the competition regulators on the planet have a file open on Apple right now. So no, corporations do not have carte blanche to do whatever the fuck they want. See also: Uber.