Apple loses again in the lawsuit over the App Store
Apple has lost another legal battle regarding its App Store payment system, as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the company's request to pause changes allowing developers to link to external payment systems. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple. The court emphasized that Apple failed to demonstrate that the changes would cause irreparable harm, and the ruling is seen as a major victory for developers, limiting Apple's ability to charge commissions on purchases made outside the App Store. A final decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is anticipated.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied Apple's request to pause changes to its App Store payment system. This decision marks the next stage in the long-running legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. Techcrunch.com reports on the matter.
The iPhone manufacturer is now required to allow developers to include links to external payment systems within their applications. Previously, the court had granted Apple the right to temporarily delay these changes while awaiting review by the Supreme Court.
Epic Games representatives characterized Apple's actions as "another delay tactic" and persuaded the court to reconsider the decision. The judicial panel noted that Apple failed to prove it would suffer irreparable harm if the changes remained in effect.
This decision is being hailed as a major victory for developers, as it limits Apple's ability to collect commissions on purchases made outside the App Store in the United States. A final conclusion is expected to be issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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